Now Hear This! Mercedes Recall
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Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall of approximately 126,000 vehicles due to an issue that may cause airbags to inflate without a crash.
Which Mercedes-Benz models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2008-2009 C-300, C-350 and C-63, and model year 2010 GLK-350 4-Matic.
What causes the airbag issue?
A manufacturing error in the airbag control unit may corrode and malfunction, making airbags deploy without warning, or even not inflate during a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, three unintended airbag deployments have occurred in the U.S.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
Mercedes-Benz will be notifying all owners affected by the recall by the end of 2015 and will inspect the airbag control unit and replace free of charge.
If your Mercedes-Benz is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Mercedes-Benz checked and serviced for the defect.
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