2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published February 9, 2017 · Recall initiated: February 8, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V076000, published February 9, 2017 and initiated February 8, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
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.
Get an email if MERCEDES-BENZ has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- E300
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E43
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2024 Mercedes-Benz Amg Cle53 4matic+ | 2023 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 4matic | 2025 Mercedes-Benz Gla 250 4matic |July 27, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Mercedes-Benz Gle 450 4matic Coupe | 2026 Mercedes Benz Amg Gle53 4matic+ Coupe | 2026 Mercedes Benz AmgJune 1, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Mercedes-Benz Cla 350 4matic (Ev) | 2026 Mercedes-Benz Cla 250+ (Ev) — Seat belts: front: retractorMay 4, 2026
- NHTSA2025 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 4matic | 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4matic | 2025May 4, 2026
- NHTSA2017 Volkswagen Passat — Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidFebruary 9, 2017
- NHTSA2017 Mercedes-Benz Gls550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550e | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gls63 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz AmgFebruary 9, 2017
Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg E43 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V076000 on February 9, 2017. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: E300.