Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2017/093: Front Airbag May Be Deactivated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 7,494
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1707
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 1 October 2014 and 30 September 2016. The front passenger seat occupancy weight sensing system control unit may have bee incorrectly installed during assembly. The dealer will inspect the pressure pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger seat occupancy weight sensing system control unit may have bee incorrectly installed during assembly. If the passenger seat is placed in the rear/lower position range then it can cause the pressure hose to become kinked which will reclassify the occupant as being a child seat. This will result in the front passenger airbag being deactivated and place the occupant at a higher risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AIRBAG MAY BE DEACTIVATED Defect: It has been identified that the front passenger seat occupancy weight sensing system control unit may have bee incorrectly installed during assembly. If the passenger seat is placed in the rear/lower position range then it can cause the pressure hose to become kinked which will reclassify the occupant as being a child seat. This will result in the front passenger airbag being deactivated and place the occupant at a higher risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the pressure pipe. If found to be kinked then the dealer is to contact MB Technical Department to establish the rectification process.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the pressure hose to become kinked which will reclassify the occupant as being a child seat.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the pressure pipe.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 1 October 2014 and 30 September 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 7,494 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.
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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 SRPC1707 or the DVSA reference R/2017/093. 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/2017/041 on 13 Mar 2017, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2017/081 on 15 Mar 2017, for front suspension arm may not be tightened correctly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/093, launched 13 March 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.