Canada2026 Mercedes‑Benz GLE Class and GLS Class SUVs are affected; they can be recognised by the 2026 model year and these model names. They were recalled because the wrong fabric may have been used for the passenger‑front airbag cushion, which may prevent proper inflation and could increase the risk of injury. Mercedes‑Benz recommends you do not transport a passenger in the front seat until repairs are completed and will notify owners by mail to take the vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger‑front airbag.
How to identify it
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE CLASS
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS CLASS
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the wrong fabric may have been used for the passenger-front airbag cushion. As a result, the passenger-front airbag may not inflate properly in a crash.
An airbag that does not inflate properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do
To reduce the safety risk, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you shouldn't transport a passenger in the front passenger seat until the recall repairs have been completed.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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