There have been 9 safety recalls for the Mercedes Benz 300. 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 300.
Pump operation in the absence of fluid can cause the pump to overheat and cause a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Mercedes Benz 300, 1992 Mercedes Benz 300, 1993 Mercedes Benz 300, 1994 Mercedes Benz 320, 1990 Mercedes Benz 500, 1991 Mercedes Benz 500, 1992 Mercedes Benz 500, 1993 Mercedes Benz 500, 1994 Mercedes Benz 500, 1993 Mercedes Benz 600, 1994 Mercedes Benz 600, 1996 Mercedes Benz Sl Class |
| Component: VISIBILITY |
| Recall Summary: If one of the headlamp wiper arms becomes misaligned, the wiper balde can lodge in the groove under the headlamp. If the washers are activated with the wiper blade in the misaligned and lodged position, the washer pump will run continuously expelling all available fluid. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the throttle linkage separates, the engine will returnto idle speed, and remain at idle, with no acceleration ability. Loss of enginespeed without prior warning could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300, 1988 Mercedes Benz 300, 1989 Mercedes Benz 300, 1990 Mercedes Benz 300, 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Due to heat effects, the throttle bushing located on the accelerator control cable, can fatigue and break, causing the throttle linkage to separate. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This results in an underhood fire that would be hazardous to occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Mercedes Benz 300 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Summary: Under certain operating conditions, the plastic cover of the preresistor for the auxiliary fan may melt, possibly igniting the preresistor. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Damaged or cut tires could fail during use and result in an accident with possible injuries.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Mercedes Benz 300, 1990 Mercedes Benz 500 |
| Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Recall Summary: Left front and left rear tires may have been damaged by a worn chain drive of the conveyor system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The failure of the bolts may result in a deterioration of vehicle steering and braking which could result in loss of control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Mercedes Benz 300, 1990 Mercedes Benz 420, 1990 Mercedes Benz 560 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Recall Summary: Bolts used for the brake strut support do not meet specifications and may break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 19, 1996 | Visibility | 28,874 |
| May. 27, 1993 | Vehicle Speed Control | 128,000 |
| May. 1, 1990 | Tires:sidewall | 278 |
| May. 1, 1990 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 1,584 |
| Jan. 26, 1990 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 594 |
| Aug. 19, 1974 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors | 8,963 |
| Sep. 27, 1971 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 2,281 |
| Apr. 30, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 16,107 |
| Jun. 19, 1967 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System | 253 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 9999 Mercedes Benz 300 | 1 |
| 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 | 1 |
| 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 | 1 |
| 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 | 2 |
| 1990 Mercedes Benz 300 | 4 |
| 1989 Mercedes Benz 300 | 1 |
| 1988 Mercedes Benz 300 | 1 |
| 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 | 1 |
| 1972 Mercedes Benz 300 | 1 |
| 1971 Mercedes Benz 300 | 3 |