Air bags: side/windowRecall 12V-492 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recall 12V-492 covers 499 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V492000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 2, 2012 to June 29, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.