MERCEDES BENZ E550 2012: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V492000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | E550 | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-12-21 | 2012-10-09 | 2012-10-10 |
Production Dates: 2012-04-02 - 2012-06-29
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 499
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
