Mercedes-Benz 560 recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Mercedes-Benz 560 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. 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. Tire placard may show incorrect tire information

    Reported July 27, 1990Model years 1987–1988NHTSA campaign 90V13200080 vehicles affected

    The tire placard may show incorrect tire size or load information. Relying on it could cause tire damage and loss of vehicle control. A correct tire placard will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINES ALTERED BY KELLY/COACHWORKS, INC. LIMOUSINE MAY NOT HAVE ALTERERS TIRE PLACARD WITH CORRECT TIRE SIZE AND LOAD INFORMATION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 110.
    Consequence
    VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND CONSUMERRELYING ON THE WRONG INFORMATION MIGHT EXPERIENCE TRAUMATIC TIRE DAMAGE WITHLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
    Remedy
    INSTALL CORRECT TIRE PLACARD.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TIRE PLACARD; FMVSS 110.

  2. Required vehicle certification label may be missing

    Reported July 27, 1990Model years 1987–1988NHTSA campaign 90V13100080 vehicles affected

    Some vehicles may be missing the required alterer's certification label and may not comply with federal regulations. The required label will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINES ALTERED BY KELLY/COACHWORKS. LIMOUSINES MAY NOT CONTAIN ALTERERS CERTIFICATION LABEL IN VIOLATION OF 49 CFR PART 567.
    Consequence
    VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERALREGULATIONS.
    Remedy
    INSTALL ALTERERS LABELS AS REQUIRED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: CERTIFICATION LABEL; 49 CFR PART 567.

  3. 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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