NHTSA "TAKATA" Air bag recall #16V-077

[Still Kickin]

Originally Posted by Tonawanda

I was looking to trade my class C Solera for a class A. Two dealers were quoting me a price. They both called back and asked for my vin. #. The dealer from General RV said it had to do with an air bag recall. Neither dealer called back after I gave them my vin #. This is unusual. Anybody have the same response.

Commercial resale of a vehicle, that a known or should have known, ends up lining the pockets of slip and fall lawyers, if a loss occurs. Therefore, no dealer wants to hold your vehicle in their inventory that can't be sold. Just too darn expensive to wait on air bag parts.

[DRZ2021]

Thanks to this thread I found that my recently purchased 2014 24R is subject to the air bag recall. I am surprised and disappointed that the dealer (Camping World Burlington WA.) could/would sell a vehicle with an active safety recall. I love the RV but now every time we drive it I have visions of exploding air bags in my mind...

[David100]

My Solera is a 2014R, and I got the recall letter. I also pull a 2011 CR-V. The Honda will get its new airbags on Monday, but until I get my Sprinter repaired, I will be wearing a pair of safety glasses like I wear when I work with power tools. I'd can risk getting hit in the face but not in the eye if the air bag goes off. However, I don't plan to change my vacation/camping plans.

[CaptDan]

Has anyone received their Airbag IAW the NHTSA "TAKATA" Air bag recall #16V-077? My status is still pending!! As I travel this Summer, I will try other Mercedes Benz dealerships to get finalized.

CaptDan
2014 Solera 24S

[Rich.M]

Had my unit at the dealer in April for oil change and wheel spin sensor, no part availability yet for recall on airbag

[barnbnb]

Originally Posted by Rich.M

Had my unit at the dealer in April for oil change and wheel spin sensor, no part availability yet for recall on airbag

Remember, the failures of the airbags have primarily occurred in vehicles that are domiciled in the south to southeast where humidity corrodes internal components. I wouldn't worry about the recall unless your vehicle is in a hot, humid climate....like Sarasota. Great reason to head west!

[rockfordroo]

I think I got my first Mazda6 recall notice about a year ago. I've gotten 2 more since. But no parts yet, so nothing fixed.

[hkreck]

I went on the web site a couple of months ago they have a notice that the bag failure is an isolated problem that they are working on and that people should not worry about driving their vehicles. For what it's worth?

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by rockfordroo

I think I got my first Mazda6 recall notice about a year ago. I've gotten 2 more since. But no parts yet, so nothing fixed.

Hey, I got my "parts are available" letter yesterday!

(I should have said something sooner! )

[robertmayberry]

My Mercedes dealer in San Francisco replaced my airbag in my 2011 Solera four months ago.

[David100]

Interesting!

I just called my local Mercedes Sprinter dealer and gave them my VIN and was told that the air bag replacement for my particular vehicle (2011 Solera) is not available yet.

[Tonawanda]

Just got my driver side and passenger side air bag letters Wednesday (7/6/17), called dealer Thursday. Parts ordered, both being replacement Tuesday.

[hkreck]

I just got back from a trip and found that I had a notice to get the air bag replaced by the dealer. Called them up and they have ordered the part and will call me when it comes in. Mine was only the driver's side airbag.

[David100]

Originally Posted by hkreck

I just got back from a trip and found that I had a notice to get the air bag replaced by the dealer. Called them up and they have ordered the part and will call me when it comes in. Mine was only the driver's side airbag.

Just got a letter from Mercedes saying to make an appointment for my Solera. Drive side only. Parts are now available.

[Rich.M]

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[DRZ2021]

My local Mercedes dealer finally got the replacement airbag in after waiting for 18 months. I have had to constantly call them to remind them and they were supposed to call me to schedule an appt last Thursday when the part arrived. Of course no phone call from them but I called on Tuesday (yesterday) and they have the part and will install on Monday the day before we leave on our long trip. This entire time the response from Mercedes was "I would not drive the motorhome". Happy to FINALLY get it fixed (I hope).

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by DRZ2021

My local Mercedes dealer finally got the replacement airbag in after waiting for 18 months. I have had to constantly call them to remind them and they were supposed to call me to schedule an appt last Thursday when the part arrived. Of course no phone call from them but I called on Tuesday (yesterday) and they have the part and will install on Monday the day before we leave on our long trip. This entire time the response from Mercedes was "I would not drive the motorhome". Happy to FINALLY get it fixed (I hope).

Took about that long for my Mazda6. There are over 42 million affected vehicles. That's a lot airbags to make, distribute, and install.

[Mikegjax]

My recalled airbag was replaced Tue 22nd. Took less than an hour. Took me longer to drive the 26 miles in traffic.