2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz GL350, GL550, Amg GLE43 and more recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification

NHTSA campaign 16V-903 · December 15, 2016 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number: 16V903000
Reported: December 15, 2016
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Part: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
Vehicles affected: About 47,799

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.

Safety risk

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE43 (2016, 2017); Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE63 (2016, 2017); Mercedes-Benz Amg GLS63 (2017); Mercedes-Benz GL350 (2016, 2017); Mercedes-Benz GL550 (2016, 2017); Mercedes-Benz GLE300D (2016); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

What is the fix?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.