Mercedes-Benz · United States · Crit
Mercedes-Benz E63, ML63 +16 more: Air bags — inflator module
Affects Mercedes-Benz E63, ML63, GL350, GL450, GL550, R320, GLK350, ML350, E550, E350, ML450, C63, ML320, GL320, C300, ML550, R350, C350 · 2005–2014 — about 711K vehicles.
The hazard
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What to do
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.