Mercedes-Benz Recall of certain 2017 E300 and E43 AMG

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 16, 2017 -(Motor Sports Newswire) –

MERCEDES-BENZ- RECALL: Passenger Detection System may Disable Air Bag

If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V076000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Components: AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,456

Vehicle Make	Model	Model Year(s)
MERCEDES-BENZ	E300	2017
MERCEDES-BENZ	E43 AMG	2017

Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. For example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes: 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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration