Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V176000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V176000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2017 e300 and e300 4matic vehicles Includes 65 affected units, Air Bag 'Out-of-Position' Setting/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017 e300 and e300 4matic vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V176000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2017-03-14T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag 'out-of-position' setting/fmvss 208

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 65

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 92.31

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NHTSA ID: 17V176000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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