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1997 Mercedes Benz 140

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

if the front wheels are turned to full lock, the wheel could contact the brake hose and damage the hose.

Corrective Action

if the brake hose is damaged, loss of brake fluid in the front brake circuit can occur which could result in longer than expected stopping distances and can result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front brake hose assembly and install a retaining bracket on the front brake hoses.

1995 Mercedes Benz 140

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

the misadjustment of a machine tool allowed metal particles to remain in the rear axle abs speed sensor mounting hole. the particles can come loose, attach to the sensor assembly, and falsely indicate a wheel-lock condition to the abs control unit.

Corrective Action

this false signal can cause premature abs function at the rear brakes which could increase stopping distances.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the sensor opening for metal particles and remove as required.

1993 Mercedes Benz 140

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

driver's side airbags do not meet certain requirements of fmvss 208.

Corrective Action

seat occupants relying on the installed airbag would notbe protected in the same manner as that of fmvss 208 compliant airbag, andcould have an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Recall Notes

replace the airbags with airbags that comply with fmvss 208.

1992 Mercedes Benz 140

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

driver's side airbags do not meet certain requirements of fmvss 208.

Corrective Action

seat occupants relying on the installed airbag would notbe protected in the same manner as that of fmvss 208 compliant airbag, andcould have an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Recall Notes

replace the airbags with airbags that comply with fmvss 208.