Mercedes Benz Amg Gt: Window Airbags May Fail To Deploy As Intended

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Window Airbag Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 39 AMG GT vehicles because the left and right window airbags have their connectors reversed due to a wiring harness error. In a crash, this could cause the wrong airbag to deploy, reducing its protective effectiveness. The fix involves correcting the pin assignment on the airbag control plug.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT. Units affected: 39

Reason

The left and right airbag actuation has been swapped due to an incorrect connector assignment on the wiring harness. In a collision where the airbags are required to deploy the incorrect airbag could be deployed with the protective affect not being ensured. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and correct the pin assignment on the airbag control plug.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-08-01

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d9269230-b221-46d2-b18d-f4fe05c0850a