Mercedes Benz S Class: Possible Loss Of Brake Fluid
Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3,096 S Class vehicles in the UK because the front brake hoses may not have enough space between them and the inner tire wall, which could eventually damage the hoses and cause brake fluid to leak. The company will install a spacer to create proper clearance and replace any hoses that show signs of wear from contact.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS. Units affected: 3,096
- Reason
- There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hoses and the tyre inner wall. In the long term this could result in damage to the brake hose(s) with a risk of fluid loss. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled for installation of a spacer to ensure adequate clearance between the front brake hoses and the tyre walls. Any hoses showing signs of previous contact will be changed.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1997-04-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f7c8e291-1722-45f4-9613-d6925e07a799