MERCEDES BENZ C300 2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V298000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ C300 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-07-10 2020-05-22 2020-05-22

Production Dates: 2011-04-18 - 2011-07-12

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020060011

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 640

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.