NHTSA Recall 96V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V010000; Date: Jan. 15, 1996
Consequence of non-compliance: if the hood is damaged and the hood is not fully latched, the hood could fly up suddenly while the vehicle is driven. This condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Mercedes Benz 202
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 44,114
Recall Summary:
In a minor frontal impact, it is possible for the hood latch hook to be damaged and not function properly as a secondary safety catch. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 113, "hood latch systems. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the hood latch secondary hook.
Recall Notes:
System: structure; hood assembly; latches. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 14, 1996
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