Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Faulty front air bags lead Mercedes-Benz to recall over 10K autos, (Oct 4, 2024)
Organizations Mentioned:Mercedes-Benz AG
By Joe Cox, J.D.
Dealers will inspect and reroute the front acceleration sensor’s wiring harness.
Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG) is recalling approximately 10,655 2021-2022 GLE 350 and 2021-2022 GLE 450 vehicles because the front acceleration sensor's wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can prevent the front air bags from deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, which regards occupant crash protection. An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 24V724, Report receipt date: Sept. 27, 2024).
Remedy. Dealers will inspect and reroute the wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 26, 2024.
Contact information. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Companies: Mercedes-Benz AG
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