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NHTSA Recall 17V080000: Inflator module (air bags)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,112 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Mercedes-Benz CLA250.

2,112
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2017
owners notified (May 26)
NHTSA campaign17V080000
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedFebruary 8, 2017
Owner notificationMay 26, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E550 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E550 Cabriolet, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 Wagon, GLA250, and GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The pelvis air bag or the front passenger air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, 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 17V080000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz CLA2502017
Mercedes-Benz E3002017
Mercedes-Benz E4002017
Mercedes-Benz E5502017
Mercedes-Benz GLA 2502017

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.