| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 500SL | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19890901 - 19920801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V067000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930514 | Date Received by ODI: 19930428 | Date Added to Database: 19930430 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 14300 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
LACK OF SUFFICIENT BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL INCREASESTOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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