Recall 92V-083
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recalled the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 92V-083
- Reported
- June 11, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- 845 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The plastic brake hydraulic hose from the automatic slip control unit was misrouted too close to the pre-resistor for the electric auxiliary engine cooling fan which becomes hot under certain conditions. This could cause the hose to melt and leak brake fluid onto the hot pre-resistor.
The risk
Brake fluid can catch on fire when it contacts the hotpre-resistor, posing the risk of injury to anyone in or near the vehicle.
The fix
Replace and reroute any hose that may have been misrouted.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: brakes; non metal hydraulic lines.vehicle description: passenger cars with "asr" automatic slip control.note: the manufacturer suggests that the car be operated with the automaticclimate control turned off or on ec (economy) mode. This will prevent thepre-resistor fromgetting too hot.
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz 400E 1992