Recall 12V492000: R/H Side Window Curtain Air Bag

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Mercedes Benz/E350 2012

Mercedes Benz/E550 2012

MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: October 09, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V492000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Side/Window

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 499

SUMMARY:
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012. Improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to not deploy as intended in the affected vehicles.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of an accident necessitating the deployment of the right window curtain air bag, the improper stitching may cause it to deflate more quickly than intended, reducing the protection it may provide, resulting in an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

REMEDY:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right side window curtain air bag. The recall campaign is expected to begin in November 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

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.safercar.gov.