Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2014 c250, c300 4matic, c350, c63 amg, e350 4matic coupe, e350 cabrio, e350 coupe, sls amg cabrio, sls amg coupe, 2014-2015 c250 coupe, c350 4matic coupe, c350 coupe, c63 amg coupe, glk 350, glk250 bluetec 4matic, glk350 rwd, 2015-2017 e400 4matic coupe, e400 cabrio, e400 coupe, 2014-2017 e550 cabrio, and 2014-2016 e550 coupe vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of al, ca, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, sc, tx, pr, as, gu, the mp, and vi or "zone a." additionally, mbusa is recalling certain 2012-2014 c250, e350 4matic coupe, sls amg cabrio, 2012-2015 c250 coupe, c350 4matic coupe, c350 coupe, c63 amg coupe, 2011 c300, 2011-2014 c300 4matic, c350, c63 amg, e350 cabrio, e350 coupe, sls amg coupe, 2015-2016 e400 4matic coupe, e400 cabrio, e400 coupe, 2011-2016 e550 cabrio, e550 coupe, 2011-2015 glk350 4matic, glk350 rwd, and 2013-2015 glk250 bluetec 4matic vehicles ever registered in the states of az, ar, de, dc, il, in, ks, ky, md, mo, ne, nv, nj, nm, nc, oh, ok, pa, tn, va, and wv or "zone b." mbusa is also recalling certain 2012-2014 c250, e350 4matic coupe, sls amg cabrio 2012-2015 c250 coupe, c350 4matic coupe, c350 coupe, c63 amg coupe, 2010-2011 c300, 2010-2014 c300 4matic, c350, c63 amg, e350 coupe, 2011-2014 e350 cabrio, sls amg coupe, 2015-2016 e400 4matic coupe, e400 cabrio, e400 coupe, 2016-2017 e550 cabrio, 2010-2016 e550 coupe, 2010-2015 glk350 4matic, glk350 rwd, and 2013-2015 glk250 bluetec 4matic vehicles ever registered in the states of ak, co, ct, id, ia, me, ma, mi, mn, mo, nh, ny, nd, or, ri, sd, ut, vt, wa, wi and wy or "zone c." these vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began march 29, 2019. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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FAQ: Recall 19V010000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V010000?
NHTSA recall 19V010000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on January 9, 2019. It addresses: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode. The recall affects approximately 288,779 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 19V010000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.