MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS ( 01/10/2014 – 30/09/2016) DEFECT: It has been identified that the front passenger seat occupancy weight sensing system control unit may have bee incorrectly installed during assembly. If the passenger seat is placed in the rear/lower position range then it can cause the pressure hose to become kinked which will reclassify the occupant as being a child seat. This will result in the front passenger airbag being deactivated and place the occupant at a higher risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the pressure pipe. If found to be kinked then the dealer is to contact MB Technical Department to establish the rectification process.
| Recall Launch Date | 13/03/2017 |
| Recall No. | R/2017/093 |
| Models Affected | E-Class |
| Manufacturer Ref | SRPC1707 |
| VIN Start | WDD2130042a000742 |
| VIN end | WDD2132042A053175 |
| Build Start | 01/10/2014 |
| Build end | 30/09/2016 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 7494 |
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