1990 Mercedes Benz 500SL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 Mercedes Benz 500SL. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of sufficient brake power assist will increasestopping distance and could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
Pirelli tires (4) bought 6/13/10. My left rear tire exploded while I was driving on a three lane highway on 7/21/10 (38 days later). luckily I was on in the right lane and barely made it to an exit lane. the tire IS pirelli four seasons P6. 225/55R15 I have pictures of the tire. the tires…
Pirelli tires (4) bought 6/13/10. My left rear tire exploded while I was driving on a three lane highway on 7/21/10 (38 days later). luckily I was on in the right lane and barely made it to an exit lane. the tire IS pirelli four seasons P6. 225/55R15 I have pictures of the tire. the tires were bought from mr. Tire in annapolis. I am scared to death to drive with these tires. the policeman came by and told me to get my car off the exit--he did not even get out of his car to see if I was alright.. I had already called aaa plus to tow my car to mr. Tire and that IS where it IS now. *Tr
- Tires › Sidewall
Tire sidewall blew out while driving. (pirelli p6-205/65/r15)yh
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Owner states while driving vehicle in the rain and coming to a complete stop the windshield wipers stopped, impairing visibility of the road while driving and at a stand still. *ak
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