Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2019 AMG E-Class Models for Air Bag Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 AMG E53, E63, and E63S models because incorrect driver air bags and software may be installed, increasing injury risk in crashes.
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 restraint system defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2019 E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, and E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon vehicles. The recall involves 99 vehicles where the incorrect driver air bag and software version may have been installed.
The defect can cause the restraint systems to not function as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the driver. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag and update the air bag software free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S, E63, AMG E53
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag
- Affected units
- 99
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 (3)
- AMG E63S
- E63
- AMG E53
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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