NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208
Published: September 27, 2024Recall ID: 24V724000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Affected Products
Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V724000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V724000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles. The front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Completion rate | 87.49 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100006. |
| Consequence summary | An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024100006 |
| Potentially affected | 10655 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |