Defect Description For Recall
During The Removal And Installation Of The Air Filter Housing While SeRVIcing The Vehicle, It Is Possible To Misroute The Preformed VacuUM Hose And Damage The Check Valve In The VacuUM Hose. If The Check Valve Is Damaged, Loss Of Sufficient Brake Power Assist Will Occur.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
500SL
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
93V067000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
Effect Of Defect
Lack Of Sufficient Brake Power Assist Will Increasestopping Distance And Could Result In A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Preformed VacuUM Hose With A Newly Designed Preformed Hose With A Relocated Check Valve Which Will Eliminate The Possibility Of The Check Valve Being Damaged.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19890901
End Of Manufacture
19920801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14300
Date Owners Notified
19930514
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19930428