NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V903000

2017 Mercedes-Benz Gl350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gl550 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle43 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle63s | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350d | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle550e | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gl550 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gl350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gls63 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

Published December 15, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 15, 2016

Summary

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: GL350
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot: 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GL350 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE63S | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350D | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE550E | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GL550 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL350 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE400 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLS63
Risk classification: V
Country: US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gl350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gl550 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle43 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle63s | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350d | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle550e | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gl550 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gl350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle350 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gls63 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V903000 on December 15, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GL350.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)