Passenger Detection System may Disable Air Bag – 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, & E43 AMG

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V076
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 12,456

 

Passenger Detection System may Disable Air Bag

If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed.

As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified.

For example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.

 

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in early March 2017.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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