MERCEDES BENZ 140 1992: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V108000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | 140 | 1992 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-07-16 | 1993-06-23 | 1993-06-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 480
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DO NOT MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208.
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.
REPLACE THE AIRBAGS WITH AIRBAGS THAT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIRBAGS; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH NON- U.S. DESIGNED AIRBAGS.
