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NHTSA recall 96V010000

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Mercedes Benz 202

Reported Jan 15, 199644,114 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.Built Jan 1, 1993 – May 1, 1995

The defect

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."

The risk

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.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the hood latch secondary hook.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes Benz 202
1996

Notes

System: structure; hood assembly; latches.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.