Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V033000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-01-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V033000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Vehicles affected
594
Reported to NHTSA
1990-01-26
Owners notified
1989-11-24

Defect description

BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.

Safety risk

THE FAILURE OF THE BOLTS MAY RESULT IN A DETERIORATION OF VEHICLE STEERING AND BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT HEX NUT BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
MERCEDES BENZ 3001990
MERCEDES BENZ 4201990
MERCEDES BENZ 5601990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.