Mercedes-Benz E Class Sedan, Coupe and Cabriolet MY2010 - 2017 (extended recall)
Published 2 December 2018
Product
Recall extended 21 December 2018 to add E Class Sedans and extra Cabriolets and Coupes. Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe & Cab Year Models 2010, 2011 Driver and passenger front airbags 4 103 vehicles affected Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe & Cab Year Model 2012 - 2017 Passenger front airbags 5 132 vehicles affected Mercedes-Benz E Class Sedan Driver front airbags 199 vehicles affected
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.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.