Passenger detection system may disable air bag
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300, e300 4matic, and e43 amg vehicles. the front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. as a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. for example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.
Safety Consequence
If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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FAQ: Recall 17V076000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V076000?
NHTSA recall 17V076000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 8, 2017. It addresses: Passenger detection system may disable air bag. The recall affects approximately 12,456 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V076000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2017030003. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.