| NHTSA Recall # | 110997 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V711000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2015110002 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Date of notification | 14/03/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 29/01/07 |
| End date of manufacturing | 17/12/08 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 27/10/15 |
| Report created | 27/10/15 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 127504 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 c300 sedan, c300 4matic, c63 amg, and c350 vehicles, and 2010 glk350 and glk350 4matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction. |
| Consequence summary | The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. Alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-benz issued an interim notification to owners on december 23, 2015. The recall began on march 14, 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |