There have been 3 safety recalls for the Mercedes Benz 140. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mercedes Benz 140.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Mercedes Benz 140 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: If the front wheels are turned to full lock, the wheel could contact the brake hose and damage the hose. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This false signal can cause premature abs function at the rear brakes which could increase stopping distances.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Mercedes Benz 140 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: The misadjustment of a machine tool allowed metal particles to remain in the rear axle abs speed sensor mounting hole. The particles can come loose, attach to the sensor assembly, and falsely indicate a wheel-lock condition to the abs control unit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Seat occupants relying on the installed airbag would notbe protected in the same manner as that of fmvss 208 compliant airbag, andcould have an increased risk of injury in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Mercedes Benz 124, 1993 Mercedes Benz 124, 1992 Mercedes Benz 140, 1993 Mercedes Benz 140, 1992 Mercedes Benz 201, 1993 Mercedes Benz 201 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: Driver's side airbags do not meet certain requirements of fmvss 208. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 5, 1997 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 27,000 |
| Mar. 16, 1995 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 558 |
| Jun. 23, 1993 | Air Bags:frontal | 480 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Mercedes Benz 140 | 1 |
| 1995 Mercedes Benz 140 | 1 |
| 1993 Mercedes Benz 140 | 1 |
| 1992 Mercedes Benz 140 | 1 |