| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 124 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V108000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930716 | Date Received by ODI: 19930623 | Date Added to Database: 19930629 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 480 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DO NOT MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208. |
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Consequence:
SEAT OCCUPANTS RELYING ON THE INSTALLED AIRBAG WOULD NOTBE PROTECTED IN THE SAME MANNER AS THAT OF FMVSS 208 COMPLIANT AIRBAG, ANDCOULD HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE AIRBAGS WITH AIRBAGS THAT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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