MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1999: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V256000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | E CLASS | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-11-20 | 1998-10-14 | 1998-10-15 |
Production Dates: 1998-07-01 - 1998-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4163
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WRONG CLAMP MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE WINDOW AIR BAG UNITS.
THE WINDOW AIR BAG MAY NOT FULLY DEPLOY IN A SIDE-IMPACT COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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 NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 20, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES '1-800-367-6372'. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
