Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V076000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V076000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2017 e300, e300 4matic, and e43 amg vehicles Includes 12,456 affected units, Passenger Detection System may Disable Air Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017 e300, e300 4matic, and e43 amg vehicles
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.