1993 Mercedes Benz SL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1993 Mercedes Benz SL. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 Mercedes Benz SL. Newest first.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Main engine wire harness needed replaced due to faulty insulation on the wires. *tr
- Electrical system › Wiring
I am in the process of buying a sl600 mercedes and im finding evidence of biodegradable wire that IS flaking and shorting out. I am concerned that there has not been a recall on these vehicles to fix this problem. please see link. *akhttp://www.benzworld.org/gallery/showlink.asp?catid=12228&parentid=26&subname=sl600_throttle_body_damage&parentname=r129_sl_class
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10030964Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. The sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty applies to all conditions that justify the replacement of the sbc hydraulic unit under the standard warranty terms and conditions.
- 10030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection IS damaged or removed the brake components and or hardware can begin to corrode. Include all models and model years.
- 601449Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires.
Every Mercedes Benz SL model year
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