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🧸 Product DE September 27, 2019

Mercedes-Benz — GLE

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The functioning of the front passenger airbag may be impaired by extreme vehicle interior temperatures (above 85°C).
Origin
Germany
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19 days in total
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What is this? This is a notice about some Mercedes-Benz GLE cars. The front passenger airbag may not work right if the car gets very hot inside.

What's happening? The car’s airbag might not work well in extreme heat. This could cause injuries in a crash.

Does this affect me? If you own or use a Mercedes-Benz GLE in Germany, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about safety.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The functioning of the front passenger airbag may be impaired by extreme vehicle interior temperatures (above 85°C). · Origin: Germany

First published
September 27, 2019
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/385070

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — GLE. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The functioning of the front passenger airbag may be impaired by extreme vehicle interior temperatures (above 85°C). · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 27, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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