1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Recalls

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1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Recalls

1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300 Recall ID from NHTSA: 93V095000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 27, 1993

Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 128000
Model Affected
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Defect Summary:
DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.

Defect Consequence:
IF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE SEPARATES, THE ENGINE WILL RETURNTO IDLE SPEED, AND REMAIN AT IDLE, WITH NO ACCELERATION ABILITY. LOSS OF ENGINESPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Remedy:
REPLACE THE THROTTLE BUSHING WITH A NEW BUSHING MADE FROM MORE HEAT-RESISTANT MATERIALS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
128000

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300 Recall ID from NHTSA: 90V068000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 01, 1990

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1584
Model Affected
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Defect Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR.

Defect Consequence:
THIS RESULTS IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT WOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OCCUPANTS.

Remedy:
REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1584

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300 Recall ID from NHTSA: 90V033000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 26, 1990

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 594
Model Affected
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Defect Summary:
BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.

Defect Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
594

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300 Recall ID from NHTSA: 90V062000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 01, 1990

Vehicle Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 278
Model Affected
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Defect Summary:
LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY A WORN CHAIN DRIVE OF THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM.

Defect Consequence:
DAMAGED OR CUT TIRES COULD FAIL DURING USE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES.

Remedy:
REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND NAME.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
278

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
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