NHTSA recall 90V033000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 90V033000 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Reported | 1990-01-26 |
| Owners notified | 1989-11-24 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Units potentially affected | 594 |
What is wrong
BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.
What can happen
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.
The remedy
REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT HEX NUT BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300 | Built 1989-10-01 to 1989-11-01. |
|---|---|
| 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 420 | Built 1989-10-01 to 1989-11-01. |
| 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 560 | Built 1989-10-01 to 1989-11-01. |
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