Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V560000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V560000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 61,000 affected units, AIR BAG MODULE/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V560000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2005-12-20T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag module/fmvss 208

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 61,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2006020005

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be properly restrained which could result in injuries.

Corrective Action: 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 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 05V560000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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