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Mercedes-benz, Mercedes Benz 2018–2019 Air Bags recall

Recalled November 27, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V838000 · Mercedes-benz

Hazard
If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'ON' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the audio head unit software, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120009.
Units
104,663 units

Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C43 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Cabriolet, C350e Plug-In Hybrid, C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63 AMG Coupe, C63 S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63 S AMG, 2018-2019 GLC300 4Matic Coupe, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC300 4Matic, GLC350e Plug-In Hybrid, GLC43 AMG Coupe, GLC43 AMG, GLC63 S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 AMG vehicles equipped with Audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition. The status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the audio head unit software, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120009.

Product
Mercedes-benz AMG C43 · Mercedes-benz AMG C63 · Mercedes-benz AMG C63S · Mercedes-benz AMG GLC43 · Mercedes-benz AMG GLC63 · Mercedes-benz AMG GLC63S · Mercedes-benz C 300 · Mercedes-benz C 300 4MATIC · Mercedes-benz C 350 E · Mercedes-benz GLC 300 · Mercedes-benz GLC 350 E · Mercedes-benz GLC350E
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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