NHTSA Recall 77V193000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V193000; Date: Nov. 1, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Mercedes Benz 0309D; 1975 Mercedes Benz 0309D; 1976 Mercedes Benz 0309D
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 710
Recall Summary:
These vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The front turn signal lamps do not contain the minimum effective projected illumination area of 12 square inches.
How to Fix:
The dealer will mount two additional turn signal lamps on the front bumper to provide the necessary illumination, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: lighting and commumnications; front turn signal lamp. Consequences of defect: inadequate illumination would result in reducedvisibility, and a vehicle accident could occur without warning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 26, 1977
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