| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : E CLASS | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19961101 - 19970228 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V388000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010202 | Date Received by ODI: 20001128 | Date Added to Database: 20001129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2000-110004 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 16255 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN THE ABSENCE OF A CRASH. |
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Consequence:
INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAG MODULES. AT THE SAME TIME, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE CONDITION OF THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WIRING WITHIN THE DOORS AND REPLACE THAT WIRING IF THERE IS ANY EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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