Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 73V-121 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 73V-121 covers 6,300 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 1973.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6,3002 models
ReportedMay 24, 1973Owners notified Jun 20, 1973
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V121000 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.

POSSIBILITY THAT THE BRAKE LINE FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAYRUB AGAINST AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FILLER PIPE,CAUSING LINE TO RUPTURE ANDLEAK.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RE-ROUTING BRAKE LINE WHERE NECESSARY).

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