Recall 16V-081: 2007–2008 Chrysler Crossfire, 2005–2007 Mercedes Benz C230 and 23 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Feb 11, 2016, covering about 711,159 vehicles.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V081000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Crossfire | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz C230 | 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz C300 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz C320 | 2005 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz C350 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz C63 | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz GL320 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz ML320 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz ML550 | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz SLK280 | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz SLK350 | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz SLK55 | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Mercedes Benz SLS | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz E550 | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz E63 | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GL350 | 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GL450 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GL550 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz GLK350 | 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz ML450 | 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz ML63 | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz R320 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Mercedes-Benz R350 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V-081?
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
How is recall 16V-081 fixed?
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.