Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Mounting Brackets May Damage Air Bag FMVSS/214/226
An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2024-12-20
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Product
- AIR BAGS
- Units
- 1 affected
- Category
- Vehicles
- Source
- NHTSA
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What to do
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- If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.
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