Frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveRecall 17V-176 · 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-176 covers 65 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300 for a frontal: sensor/control module-inactive problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V176000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly if a front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air bag does not deploy as intended, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owner's can 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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 30, 2016 to June 16, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.