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Weekly Recalls: Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen (Takata Air Bags)

Written by CarPro | Jan 5, 2023 8:00:00 PM

MERCEDES-BENZ 


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000
  • Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
  • Components VISIBILITY
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 123,696

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 21, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

VOLKSWAGEN **TAKATA AIR BAGS ***  


  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000
  • Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Components AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 37,558

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69EM.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V945-2507.PDF 

Photo Credit:  2015 VW Beetle Classic. Volkswagen