Recall 95V031000: 1992–1995 Mercedes-Benz E Class and 1 other model
- Report received
- Feb 21, 1995
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-benz usa, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 50,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1992–1995
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
The front passenger metal foot rest can, over time, abrade through the wiring harness under the foot rest causing the wiring harness to short circuit.
Possible consequence
A short circuit can cause the wires to overheat, stall the engine, or inadvertently deploy an airbag, any of these increases the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 1241 complaints
- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 1240 complaints
- 1994 Mercedes-Benz 1242 complaints
- 1995 Mercedes-Benz 1246 complaints
- 1992 Mercedes-Benz E Class0 complaints
- 1993 Mercedes-Benz E Class7 complaints
- 1994 Mercedes-Benz E Class38 complaints
- 1995 Mercedes-Benz E Class21 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.