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2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle43, Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 and others recall: occupant classification

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 15, 2016. It covers about 47,799 vehicles.

vehicles affected
47,799
reported
Dec 15, 2016
owners notified
Jan 18, 2017
related complaints
5

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V903000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about airbags problems.

Questions about recall 16V903000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle43, Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 and others occupant classification?

Yes. Recall 16V903000, reported on December 15, 2016, covers about 47,799 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V903000?

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.

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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