NHTSA recall 17V655000
Air Bags, Visibility · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles may have excess bulkhead insulation extending into the lower windshield area, possibly affecting the windshield bonding and the full protective function of the passenger's frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will remove any excess bulkhead insulation and rework the windshield bonding, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters will be mailed in December 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available in late January 2018. Mbusa's…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE63
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle400
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg GLE63
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gls450
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63, 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gle63, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle300D, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle400, 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle550, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle63S, 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gls450.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V655000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.