Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 71V-214 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 71V-214 covers 379 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 1971.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3793 models

ReportedNov 22, 1971Owners notified Nov 17, 1971

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 71V214000 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.MNF'D BTWN JAN.1966AND OCT.1971.POSSIBILITY THAT AIR LINE FROM BRAKE TO PRES SURE GAUGE IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTERMAYBE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO UP PER SURFACE OF LEFT LONGITUDINAL FRAME MEMBER ANDMAY RUB AGAI NST AUXILIARY FRAME SUPPORT AFTER BODY INSTALLATION.IF CONDITION EXISTS AIR LEAKS MAY EVENTUALLY DEVELOP, CAUSING LOSS OFPOWER ASSIST OFHYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTIN G AND REROUTING AIR LINE WHERENECESSARY.)

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz 10131966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

Mercedes-Benz 11131966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

Mercedes-Benz 13131966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

Built from January 1, 1966 to October 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.