Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 17V-079 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-079 covers 4 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic vehicles. The windshield bonding may be insufficient and, as a result, the windshield may separate from the vehicle in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
The risk
If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service 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.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 19, 2016 to July 19, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.