Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 20V-298 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 20V-298 covers 640 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.

83%
Vehicles repaired534 of 640 · 2022 Q2
Vehicles affected6404 models
ReportedMay 22, 2020Owners notified Jul 10, 2020
Complaints since16Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 20V298000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C250, C250 Coupe, C300, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. An incorrect replacement front passenger air bag may have been installed.

The risk

An incorrect passenger air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060011.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

83%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2020 Q32022 Q2