Mercedes Benz E-class: Front Airbag May Be Deactivated

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 7,494 E-Class vehicles because the front passenger seat weight-sensing system may have been incorrectly installed during manufacturing. When the passenger seat is adjusted to certain lower positions, this can cause a pressure hose to kink, which tricks the system into thinking a child seat is present and deactivates the front passenger airbag. Owners should have their vehicles inspected by a dealer to check for a kinked hose and receive any necessary repairs.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS. Units affected: 7,494

Reason

It has been identified that the front passenger seat occupancy weight sensing system control unit may have bee incorrectly installed during assembly. If the passenger seat is placed in the rear/lower position range then it can cause the pressure hose to become kinked which will reclassify the occupant as being a child seat. This will result in the front passenger airbag being deactivated and place the occupant at a higher risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the pressure pipe. If found to be kinked then the dealer...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-03-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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