Mercedes-Benz recall: Driver’s airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag
What’s wrong
On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-class | 1 Jan 2018 | 30 Mar 2018 | 421 |
| A Class | 1 Jan 2018 | 30 Mar 2018 | 421 |
| C-class | 1 Jan 2018 | 30 Mar 2018 | 421 |
| GLC | 1 Jan 2018 | 30 Mar 2018 | 421 |
| GLA | 1 Jan 2018 | 30 Mar 2018 | 421 |
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 14 August 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.