2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 recall: sensor/control module-inactive
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on March 14, 2017. It covers about 65 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 65
- reported
- Mar 14, 2017
- owners notified
- Apr 13, 2017
- related complaints
- 6
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air bag does not deploy as intended, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V176000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz E300 2017 2017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 17V176000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 sensor/control module-inactive?
Yes. Recall 17V176000, reported on March 14, 2017, covers about 65 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V176000?
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.
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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