Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V108000

Air bags: frontal

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-06-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V108000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
480
Reported to NHTSA
1993-06-23
Owners notified
1993-07-16

Defect description

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DO NOT MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE AIRBAGS WITH AIRBAGS THAT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208.

Notes

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIRBAGS; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH NON- U.S. DESIGNED AIRBAGS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
MERCEDES BENZ 1241993 1992
MERCEDES BENZ 1401993 1992
MERCEDES BENZ 2011993 1992

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.