FORD E300 2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
| Make : FORD | Model : E300 | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2016-04-30 - 2016-06-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V176000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-04-13 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-03-14 | Date Added to Database: 2017-03-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65 | ||
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Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly if a front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying in the seat with the seat reclined. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air bag does not deploy as intended, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury. |
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Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owner's can 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: 208 | |
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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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