Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V298000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-05-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V298000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
640
Reported to NHTSA
2020-05-22
Owners notified
2020-07-10

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C250, C250 Coupe, C300, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. An incorrect replacement front passenger air bag may have been installed.

Safety risk

An incorrect passenger air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060011.

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

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG C632012
Mercedes-Benz C2502012
Mercedes-Benz C3002012
Mercedes-Benz C3502012

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.