Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is Conducting a Safety Recall For Some Models from 2004 to 2016 Equipped with Takata Airbags

Takata Airbags have stuck again. This time with passenger car models sold by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia produced between 2004 ad 2016. It seems to be never ending with everything made by Takata during a certain period of time. It also shows human greed and the fact that beneath the polished surface of some large companies, there lies groups of unscrupulous management teams that care only about profits rather than the lives of the people using their products. Another one that comes to mind is Boeing with that 737 Max debacle that also cost many lives. Takata is no exception with deaths related to it involving other brands even here in Malaysia. 

So if you have a Mercedes-Benz including the 169 (A-Class), 203, 204 (C-Class), X204 (GLK), 207 (E-Coupé/ Convertible), 212 (E-Class), 164 (ML- and GL-Class),251 (R-Class), 171 (SLK), 197 (SLS AMG) from production period 2004 - 2016, these are those mainly affected. 

All affected Mercedes-Benz owners can check their vehicle VIN on the Mercedes-Benz microsite http://mb4.me/airbagrecall or by calling our Customer Care Centre 1-800-88-1133 to confirm if their car has been identified for this voluntary monitoring program. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia urges all affected customers to contact your Mercedes-Benz authorized dealers

On a personal note, I own a 2012 Mercedes-Benz W204. Will be checking my VIN number soon and if it is affected, will make an appointment to get it changed.

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is conducting a safety recall of potentially affected Takata airbag

modules from specific models in compliance with the European type approval. This measure

serves to ensure customers’ safety and gain a deeper understanding of the condition of airbags

modules in the vehicle after a prolonged period.

The safety of our customers is our top priority. In mid 2019, we have decided to execute a

worldwide recall of the affected models of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Vans and MB Trucks. We

continue to work closely together with the authorities and Joyson Safety Systems (successor

organization Takata) to exchange latest findings and insights.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Daimler AG reassures its customers that all presently produced

MB Passenger Cars are no longer equipped with Takata (or other manufacturers’) airbags which

base on ammonium nitrate as the primary propellant.

The company will continue to uphold transparency and stringent quality controls as customer

safety is the highest priority at all times.

Locally, passenger cars across a variety of model platforms, including the 169 (A-Class), 203,

204 (C-Class), X204 (GLK), 207 (E-Coupé/ Convertible), 212 (E-Class), 164 (ML- and GL-Class),

251 (R-Class), 171 (SLK), 197 (SLS AMG) from production period 2004 - 2016 have been

identified as models covered under this program.

All affected Mercedes-Benz owners can check their vehicle VIN on the Mercedes-Benz microsite

http://mb4.me/airbagrecall or by calling our Customer Care Centre 1-800-88-1133 to confirm if

their car has been identified for this voluntary monitoring program. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia

urges all affected customers to contact your Mercedes-Benz authorized dealers, our Customer

Care Centre or use our online booking facility upon the receipt of the notification to replace the

airbag, subject to parts availability.

Customers will also be updated online and offered a new replacement airbag, free of charge

should their airbag be affected.

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