Safety Recall NHTSA · 93V108000 Reported June 23, 1993

Interior systems:passive restraint:air bag:driver

Q: What is recall 93V108000?

NHTSA recall 93V108000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on June 23, 1993. It addresses: Interior systems:passive restraint:air bag:driver. The recall affects approximately 480 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Air Bags · 480 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

93V108000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

480

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 23, 1993

Defect Summary

Driver's side airbags do not meet certain requirements of fmvss 208.

Safety Consequence

Seat occupants relying on the installed airbag would notbe protected in the same manner as that of fmvss 208 compliant airbag, andcould have an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Corrective Action

Replace the airbags with airbags that comply with fmvss 208.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 93V108000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 93V108000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 93V108000?

NHTSA recall 93V108000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on June 23, 1993. It addresses: Interior systems:passive restraint:air bag:driver. The recall affects approximately 480 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 93V108000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.