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Safety recall · 90V033000

Service brakes: foundation components Mercedes Benz recall

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 26, 1990. It covers about 594 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V033000
Reported
Jan 26, 1990
Vehicles
594
Area
Brakes

The problem

Bolts used for the brake strut support do not meet specifications and may break.

The risk

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.

The fix

Replace hex nut bolts with bolts that meet specifications.

Contacts

System: brake strut support hex nut bolts. 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 90V033000.
  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
1990 Mercedes Benz 30054F
1990 Mercedes Benz 42031B
1990 Mercedes Benz 56051C

Questions

Is the 90V033000 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 90V033000?

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 90V033000 announced?

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on January 26, 1990. 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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