NHTSA Recall 05V560000: Air bags
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61,000 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V560000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2006020005 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | December 20, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be properly restrained which could result in injuries.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2006020005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V560000
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.