MERCEDES BENZ 124 1993: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V031000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | 124 | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-03-15 | 1995-02-21 | 1995-02-27 |
Production Dates: 1991-02-01 - 1994-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FRONT PASSENGER METAL FOOT REST CAN, OVER TIME, ABRADE THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE FOOT REST CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO SHORT CIRCUIT.
A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE THE WIRES TO OVERHEAT, STALL THE ENGINE, OR INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY AN AIRBAG, ANY OF THESE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL WIRING HARNESS CABLE FASTENER TIES AND EDGE PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR SHARP EDGES OF THE METAL FOOT REST.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE:IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
