FORD E300 2017: AIR BAGS: PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
| Make : FORD | Model : E300 | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2015-12-10 - 2016-08-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V076000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-03-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-02-08 | Date Added to Database: 2017-02-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2017030003 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS: PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12456 | ||
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Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. For example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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