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HighNHTSA·20V298000·Announced 2020-05-22

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2012 C-Class Vehicles for Incorrect Air Bag Replacement

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2012 C-Class vehicles where an incorrect front passenger air bag may have been installed during a prior recall, potentially reducing crash protection.

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 not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2012 C250, C250 Coupe, C300, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles. This recall affects vehicles that were previously part of a recall for the front passenger air bag assembly. During that prior recall, an incorrect replacement front passenger air bag may have been installed on these specific vehicles.

The defect involves the installation of an incorrect front passenger air bag module. If an incorrect air bag is present, it may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the passenger.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for more information. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060011. 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.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63, C250, C300, C350
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
640

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 (4)

  • AMG C63
  • C250
  • C300
  • C350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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