Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1990. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 1, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AIR CONDITIONER

UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR.

NHTSA ID: 90V068000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,584

Consequence Summary:

THIS RESULTS IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT WOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OCCUPANTS.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 1, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:SIDEWALL

LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY A WORN CHAIN DRIVE OF THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 90V062000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 278

Consequence Summary:

DAMAGED OR CUT TIRES COULD FAIL DURING USE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND NAME.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 26, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.

NHTSA ID: 90V033000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 594

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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