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1999 Mercedes Benz E Class recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 1999 Mercedes Benz E Class, covering 4,163 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Air bags: side/windowReported October 14, 1998 · 4,163 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wrong clamp may have been installed on the window air bag units.
Risk
The window air bag may not fully deploy in a side-impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the window air bag units and, if the wrong or incorrectly installed clamp is found, the entire unit will be replaced.

Recall number 98V256000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz E Class have?

1, covering air bags.

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