Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V492000

Air bags: side/window

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-10-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V492000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
499
Reported to NHTSA
2012-10-09
Owners notified
2012-12-21

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012. Improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to not deploy as intended in the affected vehicles.

Safety risk

In the event of an accident necessitating the deployment of the right window curtain air bag, the improper stitching may cause it to deflate more quickly than intended, reducing the protection it may provide, resulting in an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Manufacturer remedy

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right side window curtain air bag. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz E3502012
Mercedes-Benz E5502012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.