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🧸 Product FR April 23, 2021

mercedes-benz — gle, gls voiture de tourisme

la surface du tableau de bord peut ne pas être correctement collée au support de base. par conséquent, le comportement d’ouverture du coussin gonflable passager pourrait être altéré, augmentant ainsi le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.

Mercedes-Benz — GLE, GLS passenger cars The dashboard surface may not be properly bonded to the base support. This could affect the deployment behavior of the passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury in an accident.
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70 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Mercedes-Benz cars made in France. The dashboard top may not stick well to its base. This could change how the front passenger airbag opens.

What's happening? The airbag might not work right because the dashboard is loose. This could hurt someone in a crash.

Does this affect me? If you own a Mercedes-Benz GLE or GLS made for France, this could be a problem for you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes dealer right away. 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
mercedes-benz
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · la surface du tableau de bord peut ne pas être correctement collée au support de base. par conséquent, le comportement d’ouverture du coussin gonflable passager pourrait être altéré, augmentant ainsi le risque de blessure en cas d’accident.

First published
April 23, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48716/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
mercedes-benz — gle, gls voiture de tourisme. Mercedes-Benz — GLE, GLS passenger cars The dashboard surface may not be properly bonded to the base support. This could affect the deployment behavior of the passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury in an accident.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 23, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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