Mercedes Benz 420 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
57 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
109,375 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 to 1999 model years. Data snapshot: . 24 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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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 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
1986: 0; 1987: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 1; 1991: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1997: 0; 1999: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗