C0d3Sp4c3

I received the recall notice in the mail a couple of days ago but hadn't seen anyone in the W204 community talking about it. Unless I am slacking in my search!

What is the concern?
Certain Model Year ("MY") 2014-2017 B-Class electric, MY 2012-2018 C-Class, MY 2012-2017 E-Class, MY 2014-2018 CLA, MY 2015-2018 GLA, MY 2016-2018 GLK-Class vehicles, may have insufficient electrical grounding. If the insufficiently grounded components are exposed to an electrostatic discharge, and the steering column module clock spring is broken (due to wear), this could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag. Such an airbag deployment may cause a risk of injury to the driver and may increase the risk of a crash.

Unless the SRS light illuminates and a warning message appears in the instrument cluster, there is no issue. Should the SRS light illuminate, bring the vehicle to your preferred authorized Mercedes=Benz dealership to be diagnosed and determine if the illuminated SRS light is related to this recall.

To remedy this recall issue, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will add sufficient grounding to the steering components on your vehicle. Unfortunately, the parts to remedy this are currently not yet available.
We are working to obtain the necessary parts to correct this condition as quickly as possible. As parts become available, we will send you another letter asking you to take your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the recall completed free of charge.

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners...od_ids=2000723

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...7V627-3292.PDF

larrypmyers

I received the same mail last week. Situation normal..."there is a problem. We'll notify you when parts become available."

tekfoc

so now we have a passenger side airbag and a drivers side airbag recall.
time to replace with the crash doll dummy in my place and hers.

S70Houston

Sorry to say, ....... YES, you are.

I talked about this extensively about 3 to 4 weeks back on this forum, W204 section, and provided info I received from MB of North America.
Once at my desk top, I will search for the thread and will post here, ........ too diffiult on the phone.

S70Houston

Here it is:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ag-recall.html

C0d3Sp4c3

hmmm....mind sharing the recall # on your notice? My VIN did not show up in the famous TAKATA airbag recall and therefore, your link is irrelevant in my case. But thank you for sharing!

This thread is referencing "NHTSA Recall# 17V627" --> Certain model year may have insufficient electrical grounding. If the insufficiently grounded components are exposed to an electrostatic discharge, and the steering column module clock spring is broken (due to wear), this could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag.

C0d3Sp4c3

Last week, I received another letter from MBUSA with regards to the "NHTSA Recall# 17V627" saying Remedy parts are now available!
The car has only 16k miles, enough to convinced SA not to push for unscheduled service maintenance.

Dropped off the car earlier today and 4 hours later...................
#A. Performed Service Campaign 2013090008......Done
(SW MBrace Update via Xentry/DAS)
#B. Performed Service Campaign 2017020022...... Done
1 099-546-03-00 A01-1PV541 Contact Bridge
1 205-464-01-00 A03-1PV623 Insulation Steering Wheel
#C. Performed Courtesy Vehicle Inspection...........Done
#D. Performed CA State Tire Inflation Check.........Done
#E. Performed Free Car Wash.............................Done
Total Charges = N/C

ezshift5

Hopefully, those 4 hours include the NHTSA Recall #17V627.

I've heard little for the last year.

Thanks,


ez

capt_paul