NHTSA Recall 17V076000: Occupant classification (air bags)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,456 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG E43.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V076000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2017030003 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Report received | February 8, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. For example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. 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 17V076000
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.