Recall 97V028000: 1997 Mercedes-Benz 140

Report received

Mar 5, 1997

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, inc.

Potentially affected

27,000vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

If the front wheels are turned to full lock, the wheel could contact the brake hose and damage the hose.

Possible consequence

If the brake hose is damaged, loss of brake fluid in the front brake circuit can occur which could result in longer than expected stopping distances and can result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front brake hose assembly and install a retaining bracket on the front brake hoses.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Mercedes-Benz 1400 complaints