2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 and Mercedes-Benz E300 recall: occupant classification

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on February 8, 2017. It covers about 12,456 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 12,456
reported: Feb 8, 2017
owners notified: Mar 17, 2017
related complaints: 6

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

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.
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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 17V076000

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 2017 2017
Mercedes-Benz E300 2017 2017

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about airbags problems.

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300

Questions about recall 17V076000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 and Mercedes-Benz E300 occupant classification?

Yes. Recall 17V076000, reported on February 8, 2017, covers about 12,456 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V076000?

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.

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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