Recall 93V-067
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recalled the 1990 to 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 93V-067
- Reported
- April 28, 1993
- Vehicles affected
- 14,300 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Lack of sufficient brake power assist will increasestopping distance and could result in a vehicle accident.
The fix
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 from the manufacturer
System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz 500SL 1990 to 1992