Mercedes-Benz C Class 204 MY2008-2011 and R Class 251 MY2009-2013 Passenger Cars (extended recall)
Published 30 May 2018
Product
Mercedes-Benz C Class 204 passenger cars Model Years 2008-2011 Driver's side and passenger's side airbags Mercedes-Benz R Class 251 passenger cars Model Years 2009-2013 Driver's side airbags only 25 351 affected vehicles This recall has been updated on 12 August 2018. The C Class Model Years have been expanded and an updated VIN list has been added. This recall has been updated on 26 June 2019. The R Class Model VINs have been added.
Why it was recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
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