Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016-2017 Gl350 4Matic Bluetec, Gl550 4Matic, Gle350 4Matic, Gle43 AMG Coupe, Gle450 4Matic, 2016 Gle300D 4Matic, Gle350, Gle350D 4Matic, Gle400 4Matic, Gle550E 4Matic, Gle63 AMG, Gle63 AMG 4Matic, Gle63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, And 2017 Gls63 AMG Vehicles Manufactured April 23, 2014, To May 10, 2016. The Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System (Ocs) Calibration May Be Incorrect, And As A Result, The System Can Incorrectly Classify The Occupant As A Child Seat, DeActivating The Front Passenger Air Bag.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
GLE43
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V903000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
If The Front Passenger Air Bag Does Not Deploy As Necessary In The Event Of A Crash, The Front Passenger Has An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Ocs Software, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140423
End Of Manufacture
20160510
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
47799
Date Owners Notified
20170118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20161215
Make Campaign Number
2016120004