MERCEDES BENZ SLK 2000: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01I005000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SLK | 2000 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2001-04-15 | 2001-07-23 |
Production Dates: 1999-10-25 - 1999-12-17
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2038
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2000 SLK AND E-CLASS VEHICLES. SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS HAVE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LEFT PARKED IN HIGH TEMPERATURES DURING WARMER MONTHS.
MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
