Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With Sport Model Steering Wheels Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.” In Certain Low Risk Air Bag Deployment Tests Conducted By Nhtsa, Using An Out-Of-Position Unbelted 5Th Percentile Female Crash Test Dummy, Irregularities Were Demonstrated Indicating That Occupants May Not Be Properly Protected In A Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
C CLASS
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V560000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, An Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained Which Could Result In Injuries.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Air Bag Inflator Module Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 15, 2006. Owners May Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040501
End Of Manufacture
20051130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
61000
Date Owners Notified
20060315
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20051220
Make Campaign Number
2006020005
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208