Recall
Mercedes Benz E Class — 95V031000
NHTSA ID
95V031000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
E Class
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1995-02-21
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
50,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL WIRING HARNESS CABLE FASTENER TIES AND EDGE PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR SHARP EDGES OF THE METAL FOOT REST.