Mercedes Benz 124 (1995) – 95V031000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

MERCEDES BENZ

Model Of Vehicle

124

Year

1995

Recall Campaign Number

95V031000

Component Description

Electrical System:Wiring

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install Additional Wiring Harness Cable Fastener Ties And Edge ProteCTIve Covering For Sharp Edges Of The Metal Foot Rest.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz Usa, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19910201

End Of Manufacture

19941001

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

50000

Date Owners Notified

19950315

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc

Date Report Received

19950221

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard