Mercedes Benz 140 (1998) – 09E025000

Defect Description For Recall

Dope, Inc. Is Recalling 42,540 Combination Corner And Bumper Lamp Assemblies Of Various Part Numbers Sold For Use As Aftermarket Equipment For Various Passenger Vehicles. These Headlamps Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.” These Lamps Do Not Contain The Required Amber Side Reflectors.

Make Of Vehicle

MERCEDES BENZ

Model Of Vehicle

140

Year

1998

Recall Campaign Number

09E025000

Component Description

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Effect Of Defect

Decreased Lighting Visibility May Result In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Dope, Inc. Will Notify Owners And Offer A Full Refund For The Noncompliant Combination Lamps. The Safety Recall Began On July 28, 2009. Owners May Contact Dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Dope, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

42540

Date Owners Notified

20090728

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc

Date Report Received

20090511

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

108