MERCEDES-BENZ / C CLASS / 2005-2006
Manufacturer : MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufacturer’s Report Number : N/A
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V560000
Mfg's Report Date : DEC 15, 2005
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 61000
Summary: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be properly restrained which could result in injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new air bag inflator module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2006. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safecar.gov.
