2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
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.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 25V253000 includes certain 2022 to 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. 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. A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- A buckle, retractor or warning system may not work as expected, though a VIN check is still required
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2022 to 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- NHTSA campaign 25V253000
- The manufacturer filing lists 46 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
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