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An airbag control unit fault has led Mercedes-Benz to recall 193 examples of its redesigned S450 sedan.
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Mercedes-Benz has recalled its redesigned S-Class due to an airbag fault.
“Due to a software issue with the airbag control unit, the front passenger airbag may become deactivated,” the company says in its recall notice.
“If the airbag is deactivated in the event of an accident, this may increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupant.”
- The recall affects 193 S450 models from 2021
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected S450, you’ll need to contact a Mercedes-Benz dealership to organise a free repair.
If you have any further questions, you can contact the Mercedes-Benz customer assistance centre on 1300 300 896.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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