Auto Recall Date:
JAN 26, 1990
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
594
Model Affected
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 420
1990 Mercedes-Benz 420-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.