Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
E300
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V076000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20151210
End Of Manufacture
20160822
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12456
Date Owners Notified
20170317
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20170208
Make Campaign Number
2017030003