MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS (01/01/2018 – 30/03/2018) RECALL: On affected vehicles, it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition, separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.
MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS – DRIVER’S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the driver´s airbag
| Recall Launch Date | 14/08/2018 |
| Recall No. | R/2018/168 |
| Models Affected | GLA (156) A-Class (176) C-Class 205 GLC (253) E-Class (238) |
| Manufacturer Ref | SRPC1822 |
| VIN Start | WDD2052042F707440 |
| VIN end | WDD2054642F707856 |
| Build Start | 01/01/2018 |
| Build end | 30/03/2018 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 421 |
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