Mercedes Benz 202 (1996) – 96V010000

Defect Description For Recall

In A Minor Frontal Impact, It Is Possible For The Hood Latch Hook To Be Damaged And Not FunCTIon Properly As A Secondary Safety Catch. This Does Not Meet The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 113, “Hood Latch Systems.”

Make Of Vehicle

MERCEDES BENZ

Model Of Vehicle

202

Year

1996

Recall Campaign Number

96V010000

Component Description

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Effect Of Defect

Consequence Of Non-Compliance: If The Hood Is Damaged And The Hood Is Not Fully Latched, The Hood Could Fly Up Suddenly While The Vehicle Is Driven. This Condition Can Reduce The Driver’S View Of The Road Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Hood Latch Secondary Hook.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz Usa, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19930101

End Of Manufacture

19950501

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

44114

Date Owners Notified

19960214

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc

Date Report Received

19960115

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

113