recall information
Recall number
REC-003818
PRA number
2017/16503
Campaign number
RC2439
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 AMG GT
Affected units
6
Identifying features
See attached VIN list
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
The software that determines the classification of the front passenger may not function correctly. This may result in an installed child seat being identified as a person, or a small lightweight person being identified as a child seat.
What are the hazards?
This may result in the front passenger airbag being activated despite a child seat being installed, or the front passenger airbag being deactivated when there is a passenger. In both cases, the risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant would be increased in the event of a crash requiring airbag deployment.
What should consumers do?
Owners will be contacted by direct mail. Owners should contact their nearest Mercedes-Benz retailer to arrange an upgrade to the occupant classification software.
Supplier details
Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
