Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASSTransport Canada Recall #2017142
The official notice
Defect
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. Certain airbag control units may have been programmed incorrectly. In the event of a low speed crash warranting first stage deployment of the driver's or passenger's frontal airbags, the airbag may incorrectly deploy the second (higher impact) stage. If a front seat occupant was unbelted and out of position, the risk of injury to that occupant could be increased.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will update the airbag control unit.
9 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2017030008Updated June 10, 2026