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Mercedes-Benz 140 Recall 93V108: Air Bags:Frontal

NHTSA campaign 93V108, reported June 23, 1993, 480 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V108MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DO NOT MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208.
Risk
SEAT OCCUPANTS RELYING ON THE INSTALLED AIRBAG WOULD NOTBE PROTECTED IN THE SAME MANNER AS THAT OF FMVSS 208 COMPLIANT AIRBAG, ANDCOULD HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE AIRBAGS WITH AIRBAGS THAT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208.
Notes
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIRBAGS; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH NON- U.S. DESIGNED AIRBAGS.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz 12419921993
Mercedes-Benz 14019921993
Mercedes-Benz 20119921993