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Mercedes-Benz recall 2020030001/2

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2020030001/2. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V868000 on Dec 6, 2019: air bags on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 99 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
19V8680002019 Mercedes-Benz E-ClassAir BagsDec 6, 201999high
Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, and E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon vehicles. The incorrect driver air bag and software version may have been installed. Risk Incorrect driver air bag and software version can cause the restraint systems to not function as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag and update the air bag software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030001/2.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V868000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2020030001/2 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V868000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2020030001/2 the same recall as 19V868000?

Yes. 2020030001/2 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 19V868000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2020030001/2 cover?

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 99 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2020030001/2 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.