1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V388000Nov 28, 200016,255 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Side/window
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz E Class 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have experienced side air bag deployments in the absence of a crash.

  Possible consequence: Inadvertent side air bag deployment could cause personal injury to the seat occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger door mounted side air bag modules. At the same time, dealers will also inspect the condition of the side air bag module wiring within the doors and replace that wiring if there is any evidence of damage.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ00013Inadvertent side impact airbag deploymenClosed · Jun 2, 2000

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