Mercedes-Benz E CLASS
What the hazard is
In the event of an accident this may increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant.
What to do
Letters will be sent to owners of affected vehicles, who will be advised of what their next steps are in obtaining a repair. For further information or queries, contact Mercedes-Benz Australia on 03 9566 9266.
Defect
The control unit for the seat occupancy recognition on the front passenger seat may not have been installed in accordance with specifications. This could cause the pressure hose on the control unit of the front passenger seat to kink. As a result, the control unit may incorrectly recognise occupation of the passenger seat and this could result in the front passenger airbag being disabled.