Mercedes-benz Cars E-class: Driver's Airbag Gas Generator Housing Failure During Deployment

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 2,105 vehicles from its E-Class, A-Class, C-Class, GLC, and GLA models due to a defect in the driver's airbag gas generator housing. If the airbag deploys in a crash, the faulty housing material could fail and lose its restraining effect, while parts could break off and enter the passenger compartment, increasing injury risk. The fix involves replacing the driver's airbag.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS E-CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS A CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS C-CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLC, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLA. Units affected: 2,105

Reason

On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-08-14

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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