NHTSA Recall 99V327000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V327000; Date: Nov. 22, 1999
Corrosion of the ignition filament can result in the driver's air bag being deployed unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Mercedes Benz Sl Class; 1997 Mercedes Benz SL320; 1997 Mercedes Benz SL500; 1997 Mercedes Benz SL600
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,402
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began January 18,2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 18, 2000
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