[Recalled] E Class — The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly i… | EU Safety Gate 2017-03-24

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) notice, the identified hazard is: The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed and could misclassify a passenger as a child seat. That would cause the front passenger airbag to be deactivated in the event of an accident and would thereby increase the risk of injury for the passenger.

This recall concerns Motor vehicles products distributed in Germany and was recorded by EU Safety Gate (RAPEX). Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).

Read the full official notice →

Related recalls from Mercedes-Benz

• G-Klasse — Serious risk
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• EQA-Class, EQB-Class — Serious risk
• CLA-Klasse — Serious risk
• CLA-Class — Serious risk
• CLA-Klasse — Serious risk

This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.