NHTSA Recall 95V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V031000; Date: Feb. 21, 1995
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Mercedes Benz 124; 1993 Mercedes Benz 124; 1994 Mercedes Benz 124; 1995 Mercedes Benz 124; 1992 Mercedes Benz E Class; 1993 Mercedes Benz E Class; 1994 Mercedes Benz E Class; 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 50,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.
Recall Notes:
System: electrical; wiring. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 15, 1995
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