NHTSA Recall 15V711000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V711000; Date: Oct. 27, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Mercedes Benz C300; 2009 Mercedes Benz C300; 2008 Mercedes Benz C350; 2009 Mercedes Benz C350; 2008 Mercedes Benz C63; 2009 Mercedes Benz C63; 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK350
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 127,504
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Mar 14, 2016
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