Mercedes Benz 124, E Class (1992-1995): Electrical system
Recall 95V031000 · Feb 21, 1995 · Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
50,000
vehicles affected
50,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 95V031000
- Date
- Feb 21, 1995
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 50,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 1992-1995
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL WIRING HARNESS CABLE FASTENER TIES AND EDGE PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR SHARP EDGES OF THE METAL FOOT REST.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | 124 | 1992-1995 |
| Mercedes Benz | E Class | 1992-1995 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 95V031000?
2 models: Mercedes Benz 124 (1992-1995), Mercedes Benz E Class (1992-1995), about 50,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 95V031000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL WIRING HARNESS CABLE FASTENER TIES AND EDGE PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR SHARP EDGES OF THE METAL FOOT REST.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.