recall information
Recall number
REC-005429
Campaign number
RC3015
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S450
Year range
2021
Affected units
27
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
During manufacture the airbag control unit may not have been secured to the vehicle correctly and may either deploy occupant restraint systems unnecessarily, or fail to deploy occupant restraint systems in the event of an accident.
What are the hazards?
If occupant restraint systems are not deployed in the event of an accident, the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants would be significantly increased. Unnecessary deployment of occupant restraint systems may injure vehicle occupants.
What should consumers do?
Consumers are asked to contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible at no cost to them.
A full list of authorised dealerships can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com.au
Alternatively, bookings can be made online at www.merecedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking
A full list of authorised dealerships can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com.au
Alternatively, bookings can be made online at www.merecedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking
Supplier details
MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Customer assistance centre
Contact phone
1300 300 896
Contact email
customerassistancecentre@daimler.com
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.