Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | ||||||||||||||||
| 01I005000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 10/22/1999 to 02/10/2000 | I | 2038 | ODI | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/15/2001 | 07/23/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 2000 slk and e-class vehicles. side air bag deployments have occurred when the vehicle is left parked in high temperatures during warmer months. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mercedes-benz dealers will replace the side air bag free of charge. mercedes-benz has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the side air bag. owners can contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372, concerning this program. | |||||||||||||||
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Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
| 2001040001 | 04/27/2001 | 619606 | Service campaign to replace the front left, rear left and / or right side impact airbags on 2000 slk and e-class vehicles. *tt | 06/22/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that passenger side rear door was opened to let some people in vehicle. air bag in the door prematurely deployed. he said this happened before passenger could stand from exiting the vehicle. also, what frightened consumer was that it happened moments before consumer was on the highway traveling at about 70 mph. *ak | |||