Mercedes-Benz recalls 2022-2025 C 300 models for potential seat belt anchor loosening during crashes. Owners must have seat belts inspected and repaired free by dealers.
A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300 vehicles due to a risk that the driver-side seat belt anchor could become loose during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk. Affected vehicles need a free seat belt cover repair at a dealer.
The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner. This can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 models are affected. Drivers are most at risk due to potential seat belt anchor loosening during crashes.
Check for 2022-2025 C 300 models. The recall covers both standard C 300 and AMG C 43 vehicles from 2023-2024.
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers free of charge.
Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025.
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.
The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose during a crash.
Check if your car is a 2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 or 2023-2024 AMG C 43 model.
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V253000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 25V253000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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