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BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK. ...more details
| Recall Reason |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Recall Date |
JAN 26, 1990 |
| Model Affected |
300 |
| Potential Units Affected |
594 |
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Recall Summary
BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.
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Consequence
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.
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Remedy
REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
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Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
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LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY A WORN CHAIN DRIVE OF THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM. ...more details
| Recall Reason |
TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Recall Date |
MAY 01, 1990 |
| Model Affected |
300 |
| Potential Units Affected |
278 |
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Recall Summary
LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY A WORN CHAIN DRIVE OF THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM.
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Consequence
DAMAGED OR CUT TIRES COULD FAIL DURING USE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES.
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Remedy
REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND NAME.
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Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
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DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE. ...more details
| Recall Reason |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date |
MAY 27, 1993 |
| Model Affected |
300 |
| Potential Units Affected |
128000 |
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Recall Summary
DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.
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Consequence
IF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE SEPARATES, THE ENGINE WILL RETURNTO IDLE SPEED, AND REMAIN AT IDLE, WITH NO ACCELERATION ABILITY. LOSS OF ENGINESPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
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Remedy
REPLACE THE THROTTLE BUSHING WITH A NEW BUSHING MADE FROM MORE HEAT-RESISTANT MATERIALS.
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Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
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UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR. ...more details
| Recall Reason |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Date |
MAY 01, 1990 |
| Model Affected |
300 |
| Potential Units Affected |
1584 |
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Recall Summary
UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR.
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Consequence
THIS RESULTS IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT WOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OCCUPANTS.
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Remedy
REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.
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Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
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