MERCEDES-BENZ 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 vehicles due to air bags:sensor:occupant classification issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026