Mercedes recalls 126k C-, GLK-Class models for airbag system flaw
Wed, Nov 4 2015
On these models, a manufacturing error can lead to corrosion and potentially the malfunction of the airbag control unit. According to a chronology (in a PDF) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are at least three alleged cases of unintended airbag deployment in the US in these vehicles. Mercedes-Benz USA spokesperson Donna Boland tells Autoblog that there are no reports of injuries, though. To fix the problem, dealers will inspect the part and will replace it as necessary.
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RECALL Subject : Air Bag Control Unit may Corrode and Malfunction Report
Receipt Date: OCT 27, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V711000
Component(s): AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 126,260
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
MERCEDES BENZ C300 2008-2009
MERCEDES BENZ C350 2008-2009
MERCEDES BENZ C63 2008-2009
MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 2010
Details
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
SUMMARY: 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.
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. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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.
Receipt Date: OCT 27, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V711000
Component(s): AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 126,260
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
MERCEDES BENZ C300 2008-2009
MERCEDES BENZ C350 2008-2009
MERCEDES BENZ C63 2008-2009
MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 2010
Details
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
SUMMARY: 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.
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. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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.
By Chris Bruce
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