NHTSA Recall 00V388000: Air bags: side/window
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,255 vehicles. It affects 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V388000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2000-110004 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | November 28, 2000 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have experienced side air bag deployments in the absence of a crash.
Safety risk
Inadvertent side air bag deployment could cause personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and passenger door mounted side air bag modules. At the same time, dealers will also inspect the condition of the side air bag module wiring within the doors and replace that wiring if there is any evidence of damage.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2001. 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 1-800-367-6372.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V388000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E Class | 1997 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.