2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Published March 17, 2017 · Recall initiated: March 14, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V176000, published March 17, 2017 and initiated March 14, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly if a front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owner's can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- E300
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V176000 on March 17, 2017. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly if a front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owner's can 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.