Safety Recall NHTSA · 95V031000 Reported February 21, 1995

Electrical system:wiring

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 50,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
95V031000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
50,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 21, 1995

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 95V031000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 95V031000

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

What is recall 95V031000?

NHTSA recall 95V031000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 21, 1995. It addresses: Electrical system:wiring. The recall affects approximately 50,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 95V031000 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.