Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsRecall 90V-033 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 90V-033 covers 594 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components problem, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.
The risk
THE FAILURE OF THE BOLTS MAY RESULT IN A DETERIORATION OF VEHICLE STEERING AND BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM: BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT HEX NUT BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1989 to November 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.