Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V903000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V903000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 47,799 affected units, Classification System may Deactivate Air Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V903000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-12-15T00:00:00
Subject: Classification system may deactivate air bag
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 47,799

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2016120004
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.83

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NHTSA ID: 16V903000
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Created At: 1742808662
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