Recall 95V-031
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recalled the 1992 to 1995 Mercedes-Benz 124 and 1 other model: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 95V-031
- Reported
- February 21, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- 50,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz 124 1992 to 1995
- Mercedes-Benz E Class 1992 to 1995