Mercedes-Benz 639 Vito vans MY2003-2006 with Takata SDI driver airbag — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-07-08
Mercedes-Benz 639 Vito vans MY2003-2006 with Takata SDI driver airbag was recalled in Australia on 2025-07-08. Faulty Takata airbag inflators are subject to a compulsory recall. Airbag inflator: As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collisio…
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-07-08 |
| Manufacturer | Australia |
| Models affected | Takata SDI driver airbags may have been installed in Mercedes-Benz 639 Vito vans model years 2003-2006, as a replacement part during a previous repair. |
| Model year | 2006-02-24 |
| Defect | Faulty Takata airbag inflators are subject to a compulsory recall. Airbag inflator: As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure._x000D_ If the faulty airbag inflator ruptures, it can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle._x000D_ There have … |
| Component | Mercedes-Benz 639 Vito vans MY2003-2006 with Takata SDI driver airbag |
| Remedy | Check the attached Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list to see if your vehicle is affected. Do not drive your vehicle under any circumstances if your vehicle is affected. Immediately contact your preferred authorised Mercedes-Benz retailer to schedule an appointment to have the airbag checked and replaced if required. Your Mercedes-Benz retailer will work with you to offer flexible mobility options which may include, towing, taxi/rideshare or onsite mobile inspections, where possible. The airbag replacement and preferred mobility options are free of charge. You can find your preferred Mer… |
| Recall number | 2025/20569 |
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