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2012 Mercedes-Benz C300

6 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300

Official recalls have been issued for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Mercedes-Benz service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Mercedes-Benz customer service.

  1. RECALL: Incorrect Replacement Passenger Air Bag Installed

    An incorrect passenger air bag may not provide adequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 22, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    640

  2. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 09, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    288,779

  4. RECALL: Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment

    If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 06, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    495,290

  5. RECALL: Wrong Control Unit Software Installed

    If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 14, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    51

  6. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 10, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    104,119

  7. RECALL: Fuel Filter May Leak

    If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 03, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    5,800

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