| NHTSA Recall # | 156531 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 20V298000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2020060011 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C350 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
| Date of notification | 10/07/20 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 22/05/20 |
| Report created | 22/05/20 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 640 |
| Defect 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 summary | An incorrect passenger air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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). |