NHTSA Recall 71V073000

NHTSA Campaign Id 71V073000; Date: Apr. 30, 1971

Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Mercedes Benz 220;  1971 Mercedes Benz 250;  1971 Mercedes Benz 280;  1971 Mercedes Benz 300

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.

Affected Units:: 16,107

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Mercedes benz service bullitin no mb-t 278. Manfd from mid MA rch to sept. 30, 1970. Possibility that checkvalve of vacuumline from brake booster tointake manifold might develop crac KS, causing booster system assist reductionand resulting in p ossible reduced braking capacity. (correct by replacinglineand check valve. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 1971

Also see:

All recalls of Mercedes Benz vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.