1997 Mercedes Benz E Class recall: side/window
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on November 28, 2000. It covers about 16,255 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,255
- reported
- Nov 28, 2000
- owners notified
- Feb 2, 2001
- related complaints
- 2
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have experienced side air bag deployments in the absence of a crash.
- Risk
- Inadvertent side air bag deployment could cause personal injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver and passenger door mounted side air bag modules. At the same time, dealers will also inspect the condition of the side air bag module wiring within the doors and replace that wiring if there is any evidence of damage.
Recall number 00V388000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 00V388000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz E Class side/window?
Yes. Recall 00V388000, reported on November 28, 2000, covers about 16,255 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V388000?
Dealers will replace the driver and passenger door mounted side air bag modules. At the same time, dealers will also inspect the condition of the side air bag module wiring within the doors and replace that wiring if there is any evidence of damage.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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