Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
C300
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
15V711000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070126
End Of Manufacture
20081217
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
127504
Date Owners Notified
20160314
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20151027
Make Campaign Number
2015110002