Recall 05V560000: 2005–2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class

Report received

Dec 20, 2005

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

61,000vehicles

Model years

2005–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class5 complaints
• 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class9 complaints