Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a defective air bag inflator in the driver's side air bag housing, which could cause it to malfunction during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's an accident and the air bag deploys, it could inflate improperly or even rupture, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! The dealership will replace the driver air bag module for you at no cost, and they'll contact you when it's time to schedule the repair starting May 29, 2018.
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Original — What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.
Original — Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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