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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V711000

2008 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C350 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Published October 27, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 27, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V711000, published October 27, 2015. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2008 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C350 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive.

What's the hazard

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES BENZ
Model
C63
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C63 | 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 | 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C63 | 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300 | 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 | 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C350 | 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Glk350 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C63 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C300 | 2009 Mercedes Benz C350 | 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V711000 on October 27, 2015. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.

What should I do if I have this product?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES BENZ. Model: C63.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)