1999 Mercedes Benz E Class recall: side/window
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 14, 1998. It covers about 4,163 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,163
- reported
- Oct 14, 1998
- owners notified
- Nov 20, 1998
Air bags: side/window
- 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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 98V256000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz E Class side/window?
Yes. Recall 98V256000, reported on October 14, 1998, covers about 4,163 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V256000?
Dealers will inspect the window air bag units and, if the wrong or incorrectly installed clamp is found, the entire unit will be replaced.
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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