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1991 Mercedes Benz 500SL recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 1991 Mercedes Benz 500SL, covering 14,300 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Service brakes, hydraulic: power assistReported April 28, 1993 · 14,300 vehicles affected
What is wrong
During the removal and installation of the air filter housing while servicing the vehicle, it is possible to misroute the preformed vacuum hose and damage the check valve in the vacuum hose. If the check valve is damaged, loss of sufficient brake power assist will occur.
Risk
Lack of sufficient brake power assist will increasestopping distance and could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the preformed vacuum hose with a newly designed preformed hose with a relocated check valve which will eliminate the possibility of the check valve being damaged.

Recall number 93V067000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1991 Mercedes Benz 500SL have?

1, covering service brakes, hydraulic.

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