MERCEDES-BENZ — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-06-12

Mercedes-Benz M/C/R/SLK-Class driver's airbag gas generator has a Takata defect

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-12
Models affected	M-CLASS, SLK-CLASS, C-CLASS, R-CLASS
Model year	2007-2012
Defect	Based on a defect determined by the supplier Takata, the gas generator of the driver's airbag on the M-Class, C-Class, R-Class and SLK vehicles (Series 164, Series 203, Series 251, Series 171), model years 2007 to 2012, may under certain circumstances burst during airbag deployment due to excessive internal pressure
Remedy	Contact your nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz retailer
Recall number	NQ20250612-1802P91A31
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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