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Mercedes-Benz - Drivers airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment
Official notice
14 Aug 2018
Last checked
14 Aug 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - Drivers airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment. Driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment Published 2018-08-14.
What to do now
On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag
Units affected
421
Recall number
R-2018-168
Official notice
2018-08-14
The hazard
The hazard
Driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Documents, notices & source
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