REC-000923

active

2016 Mercedes-Benz E CLASS

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd

Recall date: 8 April 2019

Defect

The air conditioner housing may have collided with the airbag control unit during assembly, therefore the airbag control unit may be damaged.

Hazard

This may lead to an impairment of the functioning of the control unit and an inadvertent activation of the airbags cannot be excluded. This could increase the risk of injury for the occupants as well as the risk of an accident.

Remedy

Consumers are requested to contact their most convenient authorised Mercedes-Benz Retailer for a free of charge repair. To find a local Mercedes-Benz dealer, visit https://www.dealerlocator.mercedes-benz.com.au/

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000923