1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
38 owner complaints — full 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class problems & reliability report →
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
16K
Fire / crash risk
0 / 1
Most recent filing
Nov 28, 2000
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Air Bags 1
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Nov 28, 2000Crash risk1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN THE ABSENCE OF A CRASH.
00V388000 · 16K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.