Mercedes-Benz Recalls SUVs Over Air Bag Sensor
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DETROIT (CBSMiami/AP) — Nearly 48,000 Mercedes-Benz SUVs have been recalled because a sensor may stop the front passenger air bag from inflating in a crash.
The recall covers certain GL, GLE and GLS models from the 2016 and 2017 model years.
Mercedes says in documents posted by U.S. safety regulators that a sensor in the front passenger seat may be calibrated incorrectly. It can classify passengers as child seats and deactivate the air bag.
It was unclear from the documents if the problem had caused any injuries.
Mercedes will notify owners and dealers will update the sensor software for free. The recall is expected to start this month.
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