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Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAY 27, 1993 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
300 |
| Units Affected: |
128000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 27, 1993
Model Affected:
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300
Summary:
DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.
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.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE THROTTLE BUSHING WITH A NEW BUSHING MADE FROM MORE HEAT-RESISTANT MATERIALS.
Units Affected:
128000
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
JAN 26, 1990 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Model Affected: |
300 |
| Units Affected: |
594
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 26, 1990
Model Affected:
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300
Summary:
BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.
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.
Remedy:
REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Units Affected:
594
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 01, 1990 |
| Component: |
TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Model Affected: |
300 |
| Units Affected: |
278
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 01, 1990
Model Affected:
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300
Summary:
LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY A WORN CHAIN DRIVE OF THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM.
Consequence:
DAMAGED OR CUT TIRES COULD FAIL DURING USE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES.
Remedy:
REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND NAME.
Units Affected:
278
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 01, 1990 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Model Affected: |
300 |
| Units Affected: |
1584
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 01, 1990
Model Affected:
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300
Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR.
Consequence:
THIS RESULTS IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT WOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.
Units Affected:
1584
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series
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