2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, Amg E43 recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V076000
- Reported
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Part
- Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
- Vehicles affected
- About 12,456
What is wrong
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.
Safety risk
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.
The fix
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.
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 E43 (2017); Mercedes-Benz E300 (2017). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
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 is the fix?
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.
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.