MERCEDES-BENZ E350, E550 (2012): Air bags
Recall 12V492000 · Oct 9, 2012 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
499
vehicles affected
499
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V492000
- Date
- Oct 9, 2012
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 499
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Side/window
- Model years
- 2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012. Improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to not deploy as intended in the affected vehicles.
What can happen
In the event of an accident necessitating the deployment of the right window curtain air bag, the improper stitching may cause it to deflate more quickly than intended, reducing the protection it may provide, resulting in an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right side window curtain air bag. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | E350 | 2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E550 | 2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V492000?
2 models: Mercedes-Benz E350 (2012), Mercedes-Benz E550 (2012), about 499 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V492000?
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right side window curtain air bag. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
What can happen?
In the event of an accident necessitating the deployment of the right window curtain air bag, the improper stitching may cause it to deflate more quickly than intended, reducing the protection it may provide, resulting in an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.