MERCEDES BENZ 140 1995: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V047000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | 140 | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-03-24 | 1995-03-16 | 1995-03-22 |
Production Dates: 1994-03-01 - 1994-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 558
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS FALSE SIGNAL CAN CAUSE PREMATURE ABS FUNCTION AT THE REAR BRAKES WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR OPENING FOR METAL PARTICLES AND REMOVE AS REQUIRED.
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.
