NHTSA Complaint #11665098 — 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S550

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11665098
Vehicle	2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S550
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	December 5, 2017
Date Filed	June 5, 2025
Mileage	10,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated, with the message "Front Drivers Air Bag Malfunction - Service Required" displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V177000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 10,000.

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