Mercedes-Benz GL350, GL550 +10 more: Air bags — occupant classification

Affects Mercedes-Benz GL350, GL550, AMG GLE43, GLE350, GLE63S, GLE450, GLE350D, GLE300D, GLE550E, AMG GLE63, GLE400, AMG GLS63 · 2016–2017 — about 48K vehicles.

The hazard

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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