Mercedes-Benz 420 recalls

1 official safety recall for the Mercedes-Benz 420, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake strut support bolts may break

    Reported January 26, 1990Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 90V033000594 vehicles affected

    Brake strut support bolts that do not meet specifications may break, worsening steering and braking and potentially causing loss of control and a crash. The bolts will be replaced with ones that meet specifications.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
    Defect
    BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT HEX NUT BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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