Mercedes Benz 300 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
144 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
119,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1971 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 42 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1986: 0; 1987: 1; 1988: 1; 1989: 1; 1990: 4; 1991: 2; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1999: 0; 2002: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
71V073000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1971-04-30 (April 30, 1971) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V168000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Reported: 1971-09-27 (September 27, 1971) · Model years: 1971
NHTSA campaign record ↗74V131000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
Reported: 1974-08-19 (August 19, 1974) · Model years: 1971, 1972
NHTSA campaign record ↗93V095000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 1993-05-27 (May 27, 1993) · Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: REPLACE THE THROTTLE BUSHING WITH A NEW BUSHING MADE FROM MORE HEAT-RESISTANT MATERIALS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V033000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Reported: 1990-01-26 (January 26, 1990) · Model years: 1990
BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V062000 · Tires:Sidewall
Reported: 1990-05-01 (May 1, 1990) · Model years: 1990
LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY A WORN CHAIN DRIVE OF THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM.
Consequence: DAMAGED OR CUT TIRES COULD FAIL DURING USE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES.
Remedy: REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND NAME.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V068000 · Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Reported: 1990-05-01 (May 1, 1990) · Model years: 1990
UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR.
Consequence: THIS RESULTS IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT WOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V175000 · Visibility
Reported: 1996-09-19 (September 19, 1996) · Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993
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.
Consequence: PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.
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