Defect Description For Recall
Certain ZF Trading North America Aftermarket Wheel Bearing Kits, Lemfoerder P/N 1402301, Sold For Installation On 1992-2001 Mercedes Benz Sl500 (R129) Vehicles After April 1, 2005. The Caliper Mounting Bolts Used In The Wheel Bearing Kit May Be DefeCTIve, Shear Off And Break. If Both Caliper Mounting Bolts Break, The Brake Caliper May Become Unfixed And, When The Vehicle Is Braked, The Brake Rotor Could Drag The Caliper, Causing The Brake Hose To Rupture And The Vehicle’S Suspension To Be Damaged.
Make Of Vehicle
WHEEL BEARING KIT
Model Of Vehicle
1402402
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E014000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In A Loss Of A Portion Of The Vehicle’S Braking Ability, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
ZF Trading Will Notify Its Owners And Repair The Wheel Bearing Kits Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 27, 2006.
Vehicle Manufacturer
ZF Trading North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
31422
Date Owners Notified
20060127
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
ZF Trading North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20060206