NHTSA campaign 90V033000

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recall 90V033000

BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.

Reported 01/26/1990

What can happen

THE FAILURE OF THE BOLTS MAY RESULT IN A DETERIORATION OF VEHICLE STEERING AND BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Repair

REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Components

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.