NHTSA Recall 05V560000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V560000; Date: Dec. 20, 2005
In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be properly restrained which could result in injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Mercedes Benz C Class; 2006 Mercedes Benz C Class
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 61,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2006020005. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 15, 2006
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