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NHTSA Recall 16V903000: Occupant classification (air bags) and air bags: frontal

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,799 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43.

47,799
vehicles potentially affected
12
models affected
2017
owners notified (January 18)
NHTSA campaign16V903000
Manufacturer campaign2016120004
ComponentsAIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL
Report receivedDecember 15, 2016
Owner notificationJanuary 18, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.

Safety risk

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. 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 16V903000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE432016, 2017
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE632016, 2017
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS632017
Mercedes-Benz GL3502016, 2017
Mercedes-Benz GL5502016, 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLE300D2016
Mercedes-Benz GLE3502016, 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLE350D2016
Mercedes-Benz GLE4002016
Mercedes-Benz GLE4502016, 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLE550E2016
Mercedes-Benz GLE63S2016

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.