Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V711000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V711000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2008-2009 c300 sedan, c300 4matic, c63 amg, and c350 vehicles, and 2010 glk350 and glk350 4matic vehicles Includes 127,504 affected units, Air Bag Control Unit may Corrode and Malfunction, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2008-2009 c300 sedan, c300 4matic, c63 amg, and c350 vehicles, and 2010 glk350 and glk350 4matic vehicles

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 c300 sedan, c300 4matic, c63 amg, and c350 vehicles, and 2010 glk350 and glk350 4matic vehicles. due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. mercedes-benz issued an interim notification to owners on december 23, 2015. the recall began on march 14, 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V711000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2015-10-27T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag control unit may corrode and malfunction

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 127,504

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2015110002

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 c300 sedan, c300 4matic, c63 amg, and c350 vehicles, and 2010 glk350 and glk350 4matic vehicles. due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.

Consequence Summary: The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. mercedes-benz issued an interim notification to owners on december 23, 2015. the recall began on march 14, 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 53.96

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NHTSA ID: 15V711000

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