Service brakes, hydraulic: power assistRecall 93V-067 · 1990–1992 Mercedes-Benz 500sl

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 93V-067 covers 14,300 1990–1992 Mercedes-Benz 500sl for a service brakes, hydraulic: power assist problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 1993.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected14,3001 model

ReportedApr 28, 1993Owners notified May 14, 1993

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V067000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

DURING THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE AIR FILTER HOUSING WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO MISROUTE THE PREFORMED VACUUM HOSE AND DAMAGE THE CHECK VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE. IF THE CHECK VALVE IS DAMAGED, LOSS OF SUFFICIENT BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL OCCUR.

The risk

LACK OF SUFFICIENT BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL INCREASESTOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE PREFORMED VACUUM HOSE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PREFORMED HOSE WITH A RELOCATED CHECK VALVE WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CHECK VALVE BEING DAMAGED.

SYSTEM: BRAKES.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz 500sl1990, 1991, 1992

Built from September 1, 1989 to August 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.