2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Safety Ratings

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	17V076000
Mfg's Report Date:	FEB 07, 2017
Component:	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	12456

Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. For example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.

Consequence:
If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.

Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Dates of Manufacture:
DEC 09, 2015 to AUG 21, 2016

Manufacturer Recall Number:
2017030003