Parking brakeRecall 71V-036 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 71V-036 covers 106 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 1971.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1063 models
ReportedMar 17, 1971Owners notified Mar 17, 1971
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 71V036000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

MERCEDES BENZ CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT HANDBRAKE VALVECONTROLLING OPERATION OF EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM M AY LOSE AIR PRESSURE ANDCAUSE REAR BRAKES TO BE APPLIED, CONT INUED LOSS OF AIR PRESSUREMAY ULTIMATELYBRING VEHICLE TO A ST OP.(CORRECT BY REPLACING VALVE WHERE NECESSARY.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.