MERCEDES BENZ 140 1995: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 140 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1994-03-01 - 1994-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V047000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-03-24 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-03-16 | Date Added to Database: 1995-03-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 558 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
THIS FALSE SIGNAL CAN CAUSE PREMATURE ABS FUNCTION AT THE REAR BRAKES WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR OPENING FOR METAL PARTICLES AND REMOVE AS REQUIRED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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