Mercedes-benz E300 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 8, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2017 Mercedes-benz E300, Amg E43

Recall number

17V076000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 12,456 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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 began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.