Mercedes Benz E-class: Left Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner May Not Meet Specification

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 312 vehicles (E-Class, GLC, S-Class, and C-Class models) because the left front seatbelt pre-tensioners may have an incorrect propellant mix that could prevent them from locking properly if deployed. The affected vehicles were distributed in the United Kingdom. Mercedes-Benz will replace the front seatbelts in vehicles likely to be affected.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ GLC, MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS. Units affected: 312

Reason

The propellant mix in certain seatbelt pre-tensioners ignitors may be incorrect. If the front seatbelt pre-tensioners are deployed the lock function of the pre-tensioners cannot be guaranteed. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seatbelts that are likely to be affected.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-09-04

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/24eba95c-ed15-4679-b28d-530083a82bb3