Recall - Driver's Airbag Defective: Overview
Campaign No. 1999110004SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION - PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
January 2000
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODEL 129, MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 1998 REPLACEMENT OF DRIVER'S AIRBAG
Attached is a sample copy of a letter which owners of the affected vehicles will receive in the near future.
This campaign is initiated because OCAG has determined that the driver's airbag module may corrode at the ignitor filament (squib), possibly resulting in an unintentional deployment of the driver's airbag. Therefore, the driver's airbag must be replaced with an updated driver's airbag (refer to Procedure).
After completing the recall campaign procedure, please fill out the recall label in ink, noting the numbers of the recall campaign and your retailer code (the recall label will be included with the air bag). The recall label should be affixed on the driver's side A-pillar near the door hinge.
The affected 4402 vehicles are within the chassis end number range listed below.
Prior to performing the campaign, perform a VMI to determine whether the subject vehicle is affected.
Effective Serial Number Range
Model Chassis End Number
From To
129 F141551 F157656
Procedure
1. Prior to removing the driver's airbag unit from the vehicle, review all precautions relating to the SRS system (WIS/SMS, Job number 91-610).
2. Remove drivers airbag unit (WIS/SMS, Job number 91-660).
3. After removing the driver's airbag unit, check and verify the production date code located on the driver's airbag unit. The code for the driver's airbag unit which must be replaced is: I 96 T018 and I 96 TOI9.
4. Prior to installing the new driver's airbag unit check the part number to ensure correct replacement.
5. Install new driver's airbag unit and check for proper installation and system readiness as described in the WIS or SMS instructions (WIS/SMS, Job number 91-660).
6. Affix recall campaign label.
7. Package removed driver's airbag unit in the original container. Ship airbag by GROUND transportation to MBUSA Warranty Inspection in accordance with the rules and regulations in 49 CFR (U.S. DOT's Hazardous Materials Shipping Regulations). Use accompanying "Hazardous Materials Shipping Guidance Document" for assistance"
Hazardous Material Shipping Guidance
Parts Information:
Note:
Orders must be faxed with chassis no. to: Fax (877) 766-6262, attention: SL Recall, as the parts will be blocked from system reordering.
When placing order, include color code with part no.
Warranty claim information
Associated Warranty Claim Submission Claim Information
Note:
A separate additional claim is required for reimbursement of client care related measures
Damage code Description Acronym Reimbursment
21-502 00 7 Pickup and PICKDEL $20.00
delivery
Wash vehicle CLEAN $15.00
Loaner Vehicle LOANCAR $25.00 1)
Top off of fuel tank TOPOFF Actual expense (limit $25.00)
Must retain receipts.
Taxi Fare TAXI Actual expense (limit $25.00)
Must retain receipts.
Telephone PHONE Actual expense (limit $10.00)
Must retain receipts.
NOTE
The acronyms should be listed on the claim in local purchase format.
1) More then one day must be authorized by MBUSA field personnel.