Mercedes-Benz E300, AMG E43: Air bags — occupant classification

Affects Mercedes-Benz E300, AMG E43 · 2017 — about 12K vehicles.

The hazard

If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. 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