Mercedes-benz Recall 93V067000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Assist

NHTSA recall 93V067000 · announced April 28, 1993 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc. · 14,300 units affected

The problem

DURING THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE AIR FILTER HOUSING WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO MISROUTE THE PREFORMED VACUUM HOSE AND DAMAGE THE CHECK VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE. IF THE CHECK VALVE IS DAMAGED, LOSS OF SUFFICIENT BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL OCCUR.

The risk

LACK OF SUFFICIENT BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL INCREASESTOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE THE PREFORMED VACUUM HOSE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PREFORMED HOSE WITH A RELOCATED CHECK VALVE WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CHECK VALVE BEING DAMAGED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1990 Mercedes-benz 500sl
• 1991 Mercedes-benz 500sl
• 1992 Mercedes-benz 500sl

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.