Mercedes Benz Mercedes Benz 1988
Model Mercedes Benz made in 1988 by Mercedes Benz got 3 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding tires. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1988
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 | |||||
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SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
88E012001 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | from 07/01/1987 to 03/01/1988 | E (Equipment) | 1600 | 04/12/1988 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/29/1988 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The buckle assembly could have a large pawl to base clearance which may not allow the proper engagement of the connector. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The pawl to base clearance precludes the inability toengage the seat belt connector. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Inspect and replace all buckle assemblies found with improper clearance. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This safety recall was initiated by am safe, inc, in recall 88e012000.vehicle category: trucks/buses. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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TIRES | |||||
PSIMBNA4020M | 06/01/1998 | 601449 | Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires. *yc | 08/04/1998 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
DP88013 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 03/14/1988 | 07/14/1988 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
Sudden acceleration |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
06/29/2001 | 01/01/1997 | ||
My car cut offs with me driver at 55-65 mile with no warning on many occasions. it has accellerated as if i have the cruise control engaged for lack of a better discription. on occasion it failed to respond when press the accelerator and cut off ,then quickly jerk into starting and accelortate quickly. the air conditioner just stopped working. it just failed to come on. now hot air seems to emit from the vents as if the heater is on. it is really upsetting that the cherry hill nj mercedes dealer have checked my car numerous times and claim they cannot find a problem with. since the day new fuel pumps were put on my car the car has been cutting off causing near accidents. . | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
06/29/2001 | 01/01/1997 | ||
My car cut offs with me driver at 55-65 mile with no warning on many occasions. it has accellerated as if i have the cruise control engaged for lack of a better discription. on occasion it failed to respond when press the accelerator and cut off ,then quickly jerk into starting and accelortate quickly. the air conditioner just stopped working. it just failed to come on. now hot air seems to emit from the vents as if the heater is on. it is really upsetting that the cherry hill nj mercedes dealer have checked my car numerous times and claim they cannot find a problem with. since the day new fuel pumps were put on my car the car has been cutting off causing near accidents. . | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
06/29/2001 | 01/01/1997 | ||
My car cut offs with me driver at 55-65 mile with no warning on many occasions. it has accellerated as if i have the cruise control engaged for lack of a better discription. on occasion it failed to respond when press the accelerator and cut off ,then quickly jerk into starting and accelortate quickly. the air conditioner just stopped working. it just failed to come on. now hot air seems to emit from the vents as if the heater is on. it is really upsetting that the cherry hill nj mercedes dealer have checked my car numerous times and claim they cannot find a problem with. since the day new fuel pumps were put on my car the car has been cutting off causing near accidents. . |