Mercedes-Benz recalls nearly 500,000 vehicles due to airbag defect

Mercedes-Benz has just announced a recall of 495,290 vehicles in the US due to an airbag-related defect.

According to the latest announcement from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the driver's side airbag on Mercedes-Benz models may unexpectedly deploy in some cases. This will surprise the driver and may cause unintended collisions. However, this defect on Mercedes-Benz vehicles is not related to Takata airbags.

Vehicles included in this Mercedes-Benz recall include: CLA, GLA, GLK, GLC, GLC Coupe, B-Class, C-Class...

Specifically, if the airbag clockspring on the steering wheel is cracked and electrostatic discharge occurs, the airbag on the steering wheel will suddenly deploy even without a collision.

The vehicles included in this Mercedes-Benz recall include the CLA, GLA, GLK, GLC, GLC Coupe, B-Class, C-Class (sedan, coupe, and convertible), and the E-Class (sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible). In addition, the high-performance AMG versions are also recalled, such as the CLA45, GLC43, C63, and E63.

The recalled vehicles are from 2012 onwards, so the total number is up to 495,290 vehicles./.

According to VOV