Mercedes-benz Cars 140: Possible Loss Of Brake Vacuum Assistance
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,233 Cars 140 vehicles in the United Kingdom because vacuum line leaks between the engine and brake system may occur, requiring drivers to apply greater force to the brake pedal. The manufacturer will replace the vacuum line with an updated version.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS 140. Units affected: 2,233
- Reason
- In a small number of cases leaks may occur in the vacuum line between the engine and the power brake unit. This would result in a need for increased brake pedal pressure when braking. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of the latest version vacuum line.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1996-10-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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