Mercedes-Benz C63, C300 +4 more: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Mercedes-Benz C63, C300, GLK350, E550, E350, C350 · 2008–2011 — about 258K vehicles.

The hazard

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notification October 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational