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NHTSA recall 97V028000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Mercedes Benz 140

Reported Mar 5, 199727,000 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

The defect

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

The risk

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.

The remedy

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

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes Benz 140
1997

Notes

Owner notification began april 14, 1997.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.