1996 MERCEDES BENZ 202 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 96V010000 on 01/24/1996
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1992 - 04/30/1995
- Affected:
- 44,114
- Defect:
- In a minor frontal impact, it is possible for the hood latch hook to be damaged and not function properly as a secondary safety catch. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 113, "hood latch systems."
- Consequence:
- Consequence of non-compliance: if the hood is damaged and the hood is not fully latched, the hood could fly up suddenly while the vehicle is driven. this condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the hood latch secondary hook.
- Notes:
- System: structure; hood assembly; latches.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 09E025000 on 05/10/2009
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Affected:
- 42,540
- Defect:
- Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- Consequence:
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
1996 MERCEDES BENZ 202 TSB
- Bulletin:
- 463040
- Component:
- 015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
- Summary:
- Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. *tt
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