NHTSA Recall# 17V627
#1
NHTSA Recall# 17V627
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
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
#4
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,965
Likes: 257
From: Sacramento, CA
2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
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.
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.
Last edited by S70Houston; 12-07-2017 at 10:37 AM.
#5
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,965
Likes: 257
From: Sacramento, CA
2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
#6
NHTSA Recall # 17V627
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.
Last edited by C0d3Sp4c3; 12-08-2017 at 12:54 PM. Reason: Title added for clarification...
#7
Update...
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
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