Model year record

1999 MERCEDES BENZ E Class

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 20 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V256000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,163
Reported to NHTSA
1998-10-14
Owners notified
1998-11-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WRONG CLAMP MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE WINDOW AIR BAG UNITS.

Safety risk

THE WINDOW AIR BAG MAY NOT FULLY DEPLOY IN A SIDE-IMPACT COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDOW AIR BAG UNITS AND, IF THE WRONG OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED CLAMP IS FOUND, THE ENTIRE UNIT WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: front699,059 mi
Structure: frame and members494,663 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs399,059 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Power train1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Steering1150,000 mi
Suspension1150,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1

The 1998 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.