Mercedes Benz recall: Airbag may not deploy correctly
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The propellant mixing ratio in the igniters of the front passenger airbag assembly may not meet specification. If the airbag is required and activated it might not deploy or not completely deploy. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag assembly.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The propellant mixing ratio in the igniters of the front passenger airbag assembly may not meet specification. If the airbag is required and activated it might not deploy or not completely deploy. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag assembly.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-class | 1 Aug 2016 | 31 Mar 2017 | 1,034 |
| GLA | 1 Aug 2016 | 31 Mar 2017 | 1,034 |
| B Class | 1 Aug 2016 | 31 Mar 2017 | 1,034 |
| CLA | 1 Aug 2016 | 31 Mar 2017 | 1,034 |
| A Class | 1 Aug 2016 | 31 Mar 2017 | 1,034 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 20 June 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.