1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Recalls

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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Recalls

1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E014000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 06, 2006

Vehicle Component: WHEELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 31422
Model Affected
1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL500

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Defect Summary:
CERTAIN ZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA AFTERMARKET WHEEL BEARING KITS, LEMFOERDER P/N 1402301, SOLD FOR INSTALLATION ON 1992-2001 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 (R129) VEHICLES AFTER APRIL 1, 2005. THE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS USED IN THE WHEEL BEARING KIT MAY BE DEFECTIVE, SHEAR OFF AND BREAK. IF BOTH CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS BREAK, THE BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME UNFIXED AND, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BRAKED, THE BRAKE ROTOR COULD DRAG THE CALIPER, CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE TO RUPTURE AND THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION TO BE DAMAGED.

Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:
ZF TRADING WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPAIR THE WHEEL BEARING KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 27, 2006.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
31422

Notes:
ZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA, LLC
1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL600 Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V327000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 22, 1999

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 4402
Model Affected
1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL600

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
CORROSION OF THE IGNITION FILAMENT CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG BEING DEPLOYED UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4402

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V327000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 22, 1999

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 4402
Model Affected
1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL500

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
CORROSION OF THE IGNITION FILAMENT CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG BEING DEPLOYED UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4402

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL320 Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V327000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 22, 1999

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 4402
Model Affected
1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL320

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
CORROSION OF THE IGNITION FILAMENT CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG BEING DEPLOYED UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4402

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V327000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 22, 1999

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 4402
Model Affected
1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Defect Summary:
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.

Defect Consequence:
CORROSION OF THE IGNITION FILAMENT CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG BEING DEPLOYED UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4402

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Mercedes-Benz RECALLS BY MODEL