Vehicle recall 90V033000 · January 26, 1990
Mercedes-Benz 300, 420 and 1 more model
Bolts used for the brake strut support do not meet specifications and may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- System: brake strut support hex nut bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V033000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 26, 1990
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 24, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 594
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz 300 (1990): 1990
- Mercedes-Benz 420 (1990): 1990
- Mercedes-Benz 560 (1990): 1990
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