MERCEDES BENZ E550 2012: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.