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Safety recall · 90V062000

Tires: sidewall Mercedes Benz recall

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 1, 1990. It covers about 278 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
90V062000
Reported
May 1, 1990
Vehicles
278
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

Left front and left rear tires may have been damaged by a worn chain drive of the conveyor system.

The risk

Damaged or cut tires could fail during use and result in an accident with possible injuries.

The fix

Replace damaged tires with tires of the same brand name.

Contacts

System: tires. Vehicle description: passenger cars; 300sl, 500sl.

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 90V062000.
  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 50012C

Questions

Is the 90V062000 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 90V062000?

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 90V062000 announced?

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on May 1, 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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