E 420 (210.072) V8-4.2L (119.985) (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 2000110004
Date: 010101
Recall - Side Air Bag
FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION - PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2000110004
January 2001
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODELS 210.020/055/072
REPLACEMENT OF LEFT/RIGHT SIDE AIRBAGS
This campaign has been initiated as a precautionary measure to replace left/right side airbags (2, Figure 1) in Models 210.020/055/072 which were
produced from November 1996 to February 1997. Additionally, the wiring harness as well as the routing for each of the left/right side airbags within the
front door frame must be inspected for chaffing/damage.
Effective Serial Number Range
Please review the Effective Serial Number Range table listed, to determine if the vehicle was produced between November 1996 and February 1997.
Procedure
1.
Prior to performing this Service Campaign, please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously
repaired.
DANGER!
Injury Hazard when testing or repairing airbags or emergency tensioning retractors.
2.
Prior to performing this Recall Campaign, carefully review and adhere to the safety instructions as indicated in the following documents: See WIS:
AS91.00-Z-0001-01A, AH91.00-P-0002-01B and AH91.00-P-0004-01A. Additionally, review this Recall Bulletin entirely prior to performing the
recall itself.
3.
Remove ignition key from ignition lock.
4.
Remove both front door interior panels, see WIS document: AR72.10-P-1000F