The affected vehicles were manufactured from Sept. 20, 2010, through April 27, 2011 (check your vehicle’s build date on a sticker on the driver-side doorjamb); they have a loose molding strip around the front passenger airbag. If the airbag deploys, the strip could come loose and injure the vehicle’s occupants.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners starting in September, and dealers will replace the affected parts free of charge. Owners can call Mercedes-Benz at 800-367-6372 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236 for more info.
News Editor Jennifer Geiger joined the automotive industry in 2003, much to the delight of her Corvette-obsessed dad. Jennifer is an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. She wears a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan.