Mercedes Benz 140 1995
Model 140 made in 1995 by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1995
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V047000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | from 03/01/1994 to 06/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 558 | 03/24/1995 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 03/16/1995 | 03/22/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The misadjustment of a machine tool allowed metal particles to remain in the rear axle abs speed sensor mounting hole. the particles can come loose, attach to the sensor assembly, and falsely indicate a wheel-lock condition to the abs control unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This false signal can cause premature abs function at the rear brakes which could increase stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the sensor opening for metal particles and remove as required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; anti-skid system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mercedes at 1-800-for-merc (1-800-367-6372). also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 463040 | 04/26/2006 | 10019990 | Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. *tt | 05/19/2006 | |