Mercedes-Benz recalls “C” Class vehicles with airbag issue

An incorrect replacement front passenger airbag may have been installed

06/01/2020

James Limbach Reporter

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 747 model year 2012 C250, C250 Coupe, C300, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles with a front passenger airbag assembly replaced under a prior recall.

An incorrect replacement front passenger air bag may have been installed.

An incorrect passenger air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin June 26, 2020.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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