Vehicle recall 25V253000 · May 2, 2025
Mercedes-Benz C300 and AMG C43
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025040012.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V253000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2025
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2025040012
- Owner notification
- May 16, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 46
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz C300 (2022-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
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