NHTSA investigationRQ00013
Investigation RQ00013: 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Jun 2, 2000
- Closed
- Jul 20, 2001
- Model years
- 1997
Subject
Inadvertent side impact airbag deploymen
Component: Air bags › Side/window
Summary
There is no summary currently available
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class38 complaints
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