1992 Mercedes Benz 500SL

Recalls

1 recall names the 1992 Mercedes Benz 500SL. Newest first.

• Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist

  Apr 28, 1993NHTSA 93V06700014,300 vehicles

  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.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Tires2
2. Electrical system1
3. Seats1
4. Service brakes, hydraulic1

Latest complaints

• Nov 19, 2005AZ161,500 mi
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

  Upon disassembly of the intake system of my car, it was discovered that the wiring harness had completely disintegrated - the insulation used on the wiring had become hard and brittle, causing multiple shorts and preventing it from being re-installed in the vehicle. the entire engine harness had to be replaced to correct the problem. total cost approximately $1100. *jb

• Jul 28, 2004MA8,913 mi
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  Problems with master brake cylinder and acceleration skid control.*mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the brake pedal was low and spongy. a master cylinder had been previously been install may 2003. in addition the ars light would illuminate intermittently which caused the engine to…

  Problems with master brake cylinder and acceleration skid control.*mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the brake pedal was low and spongy. a master cylinder had been previously been install may 2003. in addition the ars light would illuminate intermittently which caused the engine to lose power. the engine would immediately restart itself and the tachometer would rise from zero to the correct setting. sometimes the vehicle would stall completely but when the consumer removed the key and restarted it after several minutes there would be no repeat problem with the asr (acceleration skid control). *nm

• Jul 22, 2004MI
  Tires

  The consumer experienced 3 tire blow outs.*mr (nar) approx 3 out of 4 tires have failed. Consumer IS requesting a reimbursement for the replacement cost. *cb23.505 *jb

• Jul 1, 2003VA1 injury
  Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust

  Seat control adjuster engaged spontaneously and moved completely forward while the vehicle (1992 mercedes benz, 500 SL) was travelling at 65 mph on beltway en route to bwi, pinning my wife against steering wheel, anfd forcing her to drive onto the fast lane shoulder. *ak

• Sep 11, 2000CA
  Tires

  The first tire was replaced within a month of purchase due to a bubble on the side. The tires were then only used for short city trips. When the tires were drive at highway speeds for two hours the thread seperated completely from the sidewalls..( dot number: tire size: 245-45z-17 )

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