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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC — Air Bag Inflator Housing Material Failure
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Who to contact: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
The product
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.
Details
- Units affected
- 57
- Recall date
- March 29, 2018
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC — Air Bag Inflator Housing Material Failure”
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