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NHTSA Recall 15V711000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 127,504 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz C300.

127,504
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2016
owners notified (March 14)
NHTSA campaign15V711000
Manufacturer campaign2015110002
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Report receivedOctober 27, 2015
Owner notificationMarch 14, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.

Safety risk

The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. Alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V711000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz C3002008, 2009
Mercedes-Benz C3502008, 2009
Mercedes-Benz C632008, 2009
Mercedes-Benz GLK3502010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.