Mercedes-Benz GL450 Airbag Problems

Airbag complaints by model year

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  29%
• 25k–50k
  313%
• 50k–75k
  417%
• 75k–100k
  626%
• 100k–150k
  626%
• 150k+
  29%

What owners report

I was driving on the highway my break warning light came and when I tried pulling over car would not stop my break pedal went all the way to floor causing me to hit the back of another car and I had to get a tow

I received 2 letter from Mercedes Benz USA regarding the air bag recall. The 1st letter gave me a date in March for replacement. The 2nd letter stated my airbag would be replaced in July 2018. When I called the dealership they stated the replacements have yet to be received and to call Mercedes corporate

I [redacted] own. The Mercedes Benz, it was in recall for the Air Bag, I took it to the Dealer at the Coral Gables Dealership of the Mercedes, 300 Almeria Ave, Coral Gables 33134. Phone [phone]. and it was check. I was involved in an Accident on ([redacted]) went into a canal. 50 feet down, the Air Bag did not OPEN, the Brake did not brake properly the truck slip through the grass, and we end it in the Canal. I did not was advise the brake were in recall found out later on after the accident the GEIGO the insurance Company advise, but it was too late. I We were Born that Day my husband and me. I have picture of the accident; The check engine was on and off sometime like a year before or maybe more can't recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that the passenger air bag indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 116v081000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (Mercedes-Benz of hempstead, 110 w graham ave, hempstead, ny 11550) and was informed that the remedy was not available and to wait until the notification informing her to bring the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, the ABS warning light remained activated. The contact stated there was also a grinding sound while depressing the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact stated while the vehicle started, the contact became aware that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted because the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V081000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer stated that the seat belt was malfunctioning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Takata recall a recall notice was issued for my vehicle's (2009 Benz GL450) airbags. However, Takata / Mercedes Benz do not have a remedy available for my vehicle despite the recall date being more than 1 year ago.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL450. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V081000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/10/17 updated 10/10/2017

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