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NHTSA recall · Reported February 11, 2016

CHRYSLER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2007-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, …

Recall #: 16V081000

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Chrysler,Mercedes-benz recalled Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4… — a critical-severity action.

CHRYSLER,MERCEDES-BENZ 2007-2011: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE was recalled by Chrysler,Mercedes-benz in February 11, 2016. Reason: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec…. Remedy: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owner…. Verify recall #16V081000 with the NHTSA before acting.

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The recall

Chrysler,Mercedes-benz issued this critical-severity NHTSA recall — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec….

Critical
severity level: February 11, 2016
reported

Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #16V081000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This NHTSA action (record #16V081000) was formally reported on February 11, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity, with a current status of Active. Chrysler,Mercedes-benz is listed as the recalling firm. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.

The documented reason for this recall is: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Ma… The specific hazard cited in the filing is: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or…. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: United States. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. The remedy documented by the agency is: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This … — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

Unknown

Related Recalls

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Product description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Reason for recall

Hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy — what to do

MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Critical
Status	Active
Recall number	16V081000
Date reported	February 11, 2016
Date initiated	February 11, 2016
Recalling firm	Chrysler,Mercedes-benz
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands wi…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on February 11, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 16V081000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: NHTSA, reported February 11, 2016.

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Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

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