Recall 15V711000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Report Date
20151027
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350
2008 MERCEDES BENZ C63
2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300
2009 MERCEDES BENZ C350
2009 MERCEDES BENZ C63
2010 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.