2008–2009 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2008–2009 Mercedes-Benz C350, 2008–2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 and 1 other model Recall: Due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and…
NHTSA campaign 15V711000 · Air Bags · filed Oct 27, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 2008, 2009 |
| Mercedes-Benz | C350 | 2008, 2009 |
| Mercedes-Benz | C63 | 2008, 2009 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLK350 | 2010 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V711000 (manufacturer number 2015110002). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.