2002 MERCEDES BENZ 129 Recall

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> .

2002 MERCEDES BENZ 129 TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: PI8264137A
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Subject regarding voice activated cellular telephone / cd changer installation instructions. *tt
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
Bulletin:: SB-91-60-193
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset