Recall 99V-327
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recalled the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL Class and 3 other models: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-327
- Reported
- November 22, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 4,402 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Corrosion of the ignition filament can result in the driver's air bag being deployed unintentionally.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz SL Class 1997
- Mercedes-Benz SL320 1997
- Mercedes-Benz SL500 1997
- Mercedes-Benz SL600 1997