Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, and E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon vehicles. The incorrect driver air bag and software version may have been installed.
What could happen
Incorrect driver air bag and software version can cause the restraint systems to not function as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag and update the air bag software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030001/2.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg E53 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S 2019
- Mercedes-Benz E63 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V868000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 6, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 16, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 99
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 20, 2018 to Feb 5, 2019
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal
- Maker's own recall number
- 2020030001/2
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Mar 25, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention May 14, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 26, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats Mar 26, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats Jun 5, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling Jan 27, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.