Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 202 | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19930101 - 19950501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V010000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960214 | Date Received by ODI: 19960115 | Date Added to Database: 19960125 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 44114 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IN A MINOR FRONTAL IMPACT, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HOOD LATCH HOOK TO BE DAMAGED AND NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A SECONDARY SAFETY CATCH. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 113, "HOOD LATCH SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE HOOD IS DAMAGED AND THE HOOD IS NOT FULLY LATCHED, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH SECONDARY HOOK. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 113 | |
Notes:
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