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