ANNOUNCEMENT
Recall for A/GLA/CLA-Class (176/156/117 platform) Model Year 2017 Mix ratio airbag igniters
In coordination with the Ministry of Economy - Department of Consumer Protection, and in line with the keenness of the Ministry of Economy to conduct an ongoing review of all the products in the UAE and provide the customer with the required protection, Gargash Enterprises and Emirates Motor Company announce that a recall for A/GLA/CLA-Class (176/156/117 platform) will begin in near future. Concrete dates are still under final clarification.
Daimler AG ('DAG') has become aware that on certain A/GLA/CLA-Class (176/156/117 platform) the propellant mix ratio in certain airbag igniters might not meet the specification. Thus, in case of a crash the igniters might not deploy in situations where the passenger or the pelvis airbag is activated.
The announcement has been aligned jointly with Gargash Enterprises and Emirates Motor Company and the Ministry of Economy - Department of Consumer Protection to inform customers about the launch of an inspection of the affected vehicles which are imported in UAE. Any necessary rectification work will be free of charge for the customers.
Gargash Enterprises and Emirates Motor Company will be contacting all respective customers requesting all customers who own an affected vehicle to have their vehicles inspected:
VIN range Dubai:
WDC 15694611307579
WDC 15694611307823
WDD 17604411539271
WDD1173461N442373
WDD 17604411542552
WDD17604411542815
VIN range Abu Dhabi:
WDD1173461N431536
WDD1173461N 439455
WDD1173461N440964
The VIN appears on the plate attached to the driver's door jamb and on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard on the driver's side.
For more information please call: Gargash Enterprises: 800 4416 Emirates Motor Company: 02 656 7733
Ministry of Economy Hotline No: 600 522 225