MERCEDES BENZ 0309D 1976: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V193000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | 0309D | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-10-26 | 1977-11-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 710
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE MINIMUM EFFECTIVE PROJECTED ILLUMINATION AREA OF 12 SQUARE INCHES.
THE DEALER WILL MOUNT TWO ADDITIONAL TURN SIGNAL LAMPS ON THE FRONT BUMPER TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ILLUMINATION, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUMNICATIONS; FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION WOULD RESULT IN REDUCEDVISIBILITY, AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
