Air bags: frontalRecall 19V-868 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 19V-868 covers 99 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V868000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, and E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon vehicles. The incorrect driver air bag and software version may have been installed.
The risk
Incorrect driver air bag and software version can cause the restraint systems to not function as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag and update the air bag software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030001/2.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 20, 2018 to February 5, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.