Recall 05V-560
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2005 to 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class: Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-560
- Reported
- December 20, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 61,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be properly restrained which could result in injuries.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2006020005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz C Class 2005 to 2006