Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1992

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1992. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 11, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

THE PLASTIC BRAKE HYDRAULIC HOSE FROM THE AUTOMATIC SLIP CONTROL UNIT WAS MISROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE PRE-RESISTOR FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY ENGINE COOLING FAN WHICH BECOMES HOT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE HOT PRE-RESISTOR.

NHTSA ID: 92V083000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 845

Consequence Summary:

BRAKE FLUID CAN CATCH ON FIRE WHEN IT CONTACTS THE HOTPRE-RESISTOR, POSING THE RISK OF INJURY TO ANYONE IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE AND REROUTE ANY HOSE THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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