The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V492000·Announced 2012-10-09

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2012 E350 and E550 Coupes for Air Bag Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2012 E350 and E550 Coupes because improper stitching on the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to deflate quickly, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (air bag) that may fail to provide intended protection, increasing the risk of injury to occupants, but no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles manufactured between April 2, 2012, and June 29, 2012. The recall involves 499 vehicles.

The defect involves improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag. In the event of an accident requiring deployment, this stitching issue may cause the air bag to deflate more quickly than intended. This reduces the protection provided to vehicle occupants, resulting in an increased risk of injury.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ E550, E350
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
499

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • E550
  • E350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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