Mercedes-Benz G Class, ML Class Recall R/2016/299: Front Passenger Airbag May Be Deactivated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 3,993
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1700
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class, ML Class vehicles built between 1 July 2014 and 30 September 2016. Under certain conditions the front passenger air bag can be deactivated and may not deploy in the event of a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and if necessary update software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain conditions the front passenger air bag can be deactivated and may not deploy in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY BE DEACTIVATED Defect: Under certain conditions the front passenger air bag can be deactivated and may not deploy in the event of a collision. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and if necessary update software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front passenger airbag may be deactivated.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and if necessary update software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
G Class, ML Class built between 1 July 2014 and 30 September 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,993 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1700 or the DVSA reference R/2016/299. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/298 on 30 Jan 2017, for flammable vapour may ignite. The one launched after it was R/2017/080 on 10 Feb 2017, for steering column may fracture. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/299, launched 30 January 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.