Mercedes Benz A Class: Airbag May Not Perform Correctly In A Collsion

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz A Class vehicles may have an instrument panel defect that could prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying properly in a serious frontal collision. The laser perforation that creates the opening point for the airbag may not have been completed correctly on 111 affected units. Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel if necessary.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ A CLASS. Units affected: 111

Reason

The laser perforation of the instrument panel (i.e. the predetermined fracture point intended for the unfolding of an airbag from the inside) for the front passenger airbag may not have been performed correctly. If this is the case in the event of a serious frontal collision during which the triggering threshold of the front passenger airbag is reached it is possible that this may not unfold as intended and correspondingly not offer its full protective potential. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the instrument panel.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2013-05-30

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/20a09ae3-796f-494b-95ed-4ce727434006