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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V076📅 Feb 9, 2017

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 & 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V076000
Manufacturer recall #
2017030003
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
12,456
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 17, 2017
Built
Dec 10, 2015 – Aug 22, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V076 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V076?

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 & 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. 12,456 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.