Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, GLK350 +26 more: Air bags — frontal

Affects Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, GLK350, GLK250, C250, C300, AMG C63, AMG GLA45, GLA 250, E550, E63, E250, GLC 350 E, CLA 250, AMG C63S, E400, E400 Hybrid, B 250E, C 300, C350, E350, CLA250, C400, AMG CLA45, GLC300, C350E, C63S AMG, AMG GLC43, GLC 300 · 2012–2018 — about 495K vehicles.

The hazard

If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. 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