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