Mercedes Benz E Class: Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 604 E-Class coupe vehicles because the right window airbag may deflate too quickly during a crash, potentially not meeting safety standards. The fix involves replacing the right window airbag. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS. Units affected: 604
- Reason
- During production monitoring Daimler AG became aware that in isolated cases on the E-Class coupe the air of the right windowbag may be able to escape more quickly than intended in the event that this is activated in an accident. In the event of a collision and in extreme cases the strict internal safety requirements of Daimler AG may not be adhered to. Remedy: Replace the right windowbag as a precautionary measure.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2013-01-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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