Mercedes Benz S Class: Some Occupant Safety Systems May Malfunction In The Event Of A Collision
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz S Class vehicles with incorrect wiring may lose main power after an airbag deploys, which could prevent safety features like automatic door unlocks from working, though the airbags themselves will still function. This affects 45 vehicles in the United Kingdom. Mercedes-Benz UK Limited will perform a modification to fix the wiring.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS. Units affected: 45
- Reason
- Due to incorrect wiring assembly the vehicles main power supply is disconnected after airbag deployment. This will affect the operation of vehicle safety functions such as automatically unlocking doors. The SRS systems are still functional. Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out manufacturer's recommended modification.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-07-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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