1997 Mercedes Benz SL320, Mercedes Benz SL500 and others recall: frontal
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 22, 1999. It covers about 4,402 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,402
- reported
- Nov 22, 1999
- owners notified
- Jan 18, 2000
- related complaints
- 6
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the electrical ignition filament of the air bag gas generator module can occur if the vehicle is operated in areas of frequently high humidity.
- Risk
- Corrosion of the ignition filament can result in the driver's air bag being deployed unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.
Recall number 99V327000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes Benz SL320 1997 1997
- Mercedes Benz SL500 1997 1997
- Mercedes Benz SL600 1997 1997
- Mercedes Benz SL Class 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about airbags problems.
1997 Mercedes Benz SL3201997 Mercedes Benz SL5001997 Mercedes Benz SL6001997 Mercedes Benz SL Class
Questions about recall 99V327000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz SL320, Mercedes Benz SL500 and others frontal?
Yes. Recall 99V327000, reported on November 22, 1999, covers about 4,402 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V327000?
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.
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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