Auto Recalls for Consumers

1991 MERCEDES 500SL Recall - Campaign #93V067000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1991 MERCEDES 500SL RECALL - #93V067000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST

DURING THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE AIR FILTER HOUSING WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO MISROUTE THE PREFORMED VACUUM HOSE AND DAMAGE THE CHECK VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE. IF THE CHECK VALVE IS DAMAGED, LOSS OF SUFFICIENT BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL OCCUR.

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Vehicle 1991 MERCEDES 500SL
Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Manufactured between 9/1/1989 - 8/1/1992
Recalled on 4/30/1993
Influenced by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Owners Notified on 5/14/1993
# Affected 14,300
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
 
Description DURING THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE AIR FILTER HOUSING WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO MISROUTE THE PREFORMED VACUUM HOSE AND DAMAGE THE CHECK VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE. IF THE CHECK VALVE IS DAMAGED, LOSS OF SUFFICIENT BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL OCCUR.
Consequences LACK OF SUFFICIENT BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL INCREASESTOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action REPLACE THE PREFORMED VACUUM HOSE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PREFORMED HOSE WITH A RELOCATED CHECK VALVE WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CHECK VALVE BEING DAMAGED.
Notes SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins





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