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2005-2014 Chrysler Crossfire, Mercedes Benz C230 and others recall: inflator module

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on February 11, 2016. It covers about 711,159 vehicles.

vehicles affected
711,159
reported
Feb 11, 2016
owners notified
Oct 18, 2016
related complaints
2,191

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 16V081000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,191 complaints about airbags problems.

2007 Chrysler Crossfire2008 Chrysler Crossfire2005 Mercedes Benz C2302006 Mercedes Benz C2302007 Mercedes Benz C2302008 Mercedes Benz C3002009 Mercedes Benz C3002005 Mercedes Benz C3202006 Mercedes Benz C3502007 Mercedes Benz C3502008 Mercedes Benz C3502009 Mercedes Benz C350

Questions about recall 16V081000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2014 Chrysler Crossfire, Mercedes Benz C230 and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 16V081000, reported on February 11, 2016, covers about 711,159 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V081000?

MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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