| NHTSA Record Id: 16552 |
Vehicale/Equipment Name: MERCEDES BENZ |
| Recalled Component Id: 000007321000016614000000084 |
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| Model Name: 140 |
Model Year: 1995 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V047000 |
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| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
Manufacturer That Filed Report: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Mar, 01 1994 |
End date of Manufacturing: Jun, 01 1994 |
| Report For : V |
Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 558 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Mar, 24 1995 |
Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
Report Received Date: Mar, 16 1995 |
| Record Creation date : Mar, 22 1995 |
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| Defect Summary : The misadjustment of a machine tool allowed metal particles to remain in the rear axle abs speed sensor mounting hole. the particles can come loose, attach to the sensor assembly, and falsely indicate a wheel-lock condition to the abs control unit. |
Consequence Summary: This false signal can cause premature abs function at the rear brakes which could increase stopping distances. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will inspect the sensor opening for metal particles and remove as required. |
Recall Notes: System: brakes; hydraulic; anti-skid system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mercedes at 1-800-for-merc (1-800-367-6372). also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. |
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