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Mercedes-Benz E 350 Recall 12V492: Air Bags:Side/Window

NHTSA campaign 12V492, reported October 9, 2012, 499 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V492MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Problem
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012. Improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to not deploy as intended in the affected vehicles.
Risk
In the event of an accident necessitating the deployment of the right window curtain air bag, the improper stitching may cause it to deflate more quickly than intended, reducing the protection it may provide, resulting in an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right side window curtain air bag. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz E 3502012
Mercedes-Benz E5502012