Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 92V-083 · 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400e
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 92V-083 covers 845 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400e for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V083000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PLASTIC BRAKE HYDRAULIC HOSE FROM THE AUTOMATIC SLIP CONTROL UNIT WAS MISROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE PRE-RESISTOR FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY ENGINE COOLING FAN WHICH BECOMES HOT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE HOT PRE-RESISTOR.
The risk
BRAKE FLUID CAN CATCH ON FIRE WHEN IT CONTACTS THE HOTPRE-RESISTOR, POSING THE RISK OF INJURY TO ANYONE IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE.
The fix
REPLACE AND REROUTE ANY HOSE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; NON METAL HYDRAULIC LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH "ASR" AUTOMATIC SLIP CONTROL.NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTS THAT THE CAR BE OPERATED WITH THE AUTOMATICCLIMATE CONTROL TURNED OFF OR ON EC (ECONOMY) MODE. THIS WILL PREVENT THEPRE-RESISTOR FROMGETTING TOO HOT.
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 August 1, 1991 to May 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.