Recall 15V711000: 2008–2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Oct 27, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Potentially affected
- 127,504vehicles
- Model years
- 2008–2010
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 C300 Sedan, C300 4Matic, C63 AMG, and C350 vehicles, and 2010 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.
Possible consequence
The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. Alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz issued an interim notification to owners on December 23, 2015. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300672 complaints
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300576 complaints
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350144 complaints
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C35065 complaints
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz C635 complaints
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz C6312 complaints
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350241 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.