NHTSA Recall 12V492000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V492000; Date: Oct. 9, 2012
In the event of an accident necessitating the deployment of the right window curtain air bag, the improper stitching may cause it to deflate more quickly than intended, reducing the protection it may provide, resulting in an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Mercedes Benz E550; 2012 Mercedes-benz E350
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 499
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2012 e350 and e550 coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012. Improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to not deploy as intended in the affected vehicles.
How to Fix:
Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right side window curtain air bag. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 21, 2012
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