Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #92V083000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V083000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 845 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The plastic brake hydraulic hose from the automatic slip control unit was misrouted too close to the pre-resistor for the electric auxiliary engine cooling fan which becomes hot under certain conditions. This could cause the hose to melt and leak brake fluid onto the hot pre-resistor.

Corrective Action

Replace and reroute any hose that may have been misrouted.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V083000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 1992-06-11T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 845

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The plastic brake hydraulic hose from the automatic slip control unit was misrouted too close to the pre-resistor for the electric auxiliary engine cooling fan which becomes hot under certain conditions. This could cause the hose to melt and leak brake fluid onto the hot pre-resistor.

Consequence Summary: Brake fluid can catch on fire when it contacts the hotpre-resistor, posing the risk of injury to anyone in or near the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Replace and reroute any hose that may have been misrouted.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gd88~7saa~ruvu

NHTSA ID: 92V083000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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