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Recall 17V-076

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 and 1 other model: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-076
Reported
February 8, 2017
Vehicles affected
12,456 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles