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Safety recall · 87V104000

Electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers Mercedes Benz recall

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 13, 1987. It covers about 65,196 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
87V104000
Reported
Jul 13, 1987
Vehicles
65,196
Area
Electrical system

The problem

In case of electrical failure which blows fuse no. 9, The rear brake lights will not operate.

The risk

Touching the brake pedal to disengage the cruise controlwould not function as intended.

The fix

Use two fuses in combination so that in case of a fuse failure, the cruise control system will not operate.

Contacts

System: electrical/brake lights/cruise control.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V104000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Mercedes Benz 19043D
1985 Mercedes Benz 190112D
1986 Mercedes Benz 19082F

Questions

Is the 87V104000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V104000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V104000 announced?

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on July 13, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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