2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Recall: Front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly…
NHTSA campaign 17V076000 · Air Bags · filed Feb 8, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be misclassified. For example, an adult may be misclassified as a child seat, causing the front passenger air bag to be deactivated in the event of a crash.
The risk
If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of a 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 routing of the pressure hose of the seat occupancy detection control unit and replace the pressure hose and seat occupancy detection mat if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. 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 | AMG E43 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E300 | 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V076000 (manufacturer number 2017030003). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.