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Mercedes-Benz 124 2000–2011technical service bulletin

Bulletin SB-91-60-193 · NHTSA communication 10034306 · issued Jun 11, 2010

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Air Bags
component
2000–2011
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. With modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset three times. Earlier models would have to have their airbag control unit and triggered restrain components changed only after an accident. No models or model years listed. *pe

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.