NHTSA Recall 17V177000: Software (electrical system) and air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V177000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Report received | March 14, 2017 |
| Owner notification | April 21, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 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 17V177000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz C250 | 2013 |
| Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz C350 | 2009 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA250 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS550 | 2012, 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz G63 | 2013 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL450 | 2016, 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC300 | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE300D | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLK350 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL63 | 2017 |
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.