The worst 1993 Mercedes Benz 124 problems
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Recalls 2
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.
Recall number 95V031000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Driver's side airbags do not meet certain requirements of fmvss 208.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace the airbags with airbags that comply with fmvss 208.
Recall number 93V108000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 1993 Mercedes Benz 124
Is the 1993 Mercedes Benz 124 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1993 Mercedes Benz 124.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Mercedes Benz 124?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1993 Mercedes Benz 124 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and air bags.
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