Vehicle recall 95V031000 · February 21, 1995
Mercedes-Benz 124 and E Class
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.
- Notes
- System: electrical; wiring.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V031000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 21, 1995
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- March 15, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 50,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz 124 (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- Mercedes-Benz E Class (1992-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
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