Recall 99V327000: 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 and 3 other models

Report received

Nov 22, 1999

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, inc.

Potentially affected

4,402vehicles

Model years

1997

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

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the electrical ignition filament of the air bag gas generator module can occur if the vehicle is operated in areas of frequently high humidity.

Possible consequence

Corrosion of the ignition filament can result in the driver's air bag being deployed unintentionally.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL Class2 complaints
• 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL3206 complaints
• 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL5009 complaints
• 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL6003 complaints