Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 19V-458 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 19V-458 covers 11 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V458000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4Matic and GLE450 4Matic vehicles. In the event of a crash while the temperature in the passenger cabin is very high, the passenger frontal air bag deployment may be delayed or may not completely deploy.
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA has notified dealers. All affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer's control. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019070011.
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
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 28, 2018 to November 19, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.