Recall 17V080000: 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 8, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 2,112
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E550 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E550 Cabriolet, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 Wagon, GLA250, and GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The pelvis air bag or the front passenger air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite in the event of a crash.
The risk
If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V080000
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- May 26, 2017
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology