Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

20V608000

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Reported2020-10-02Affected7 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 vehicles. The center console lock-system might not lock properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."

Risk

In the event of a rear-end crash, the center console lid may open, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the center console storage compartment, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020100006.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • MERCEDES-BENZ