Vehicle recall 96V010000 · January 15, 1996
1996 Mercedes-Benz 202
In a minor frontal impact, it is possible for the hood latch hook to be damaged and not function properly as a secondary safety catch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- In a minor frontal impact, it is possible for the hood latch hook to be damaged and not function properly as a secondary safety catch. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 113, "hood latch systems."
- Consequence
- Consequence of non-compliance: if the hood is damaged and the hood is not fully latched, the hood could fly up suddenly while the vehicle is driven. This condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hood latch secondary hook.
- Notes
- System: structure; hood assembly; latches.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V010000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 15, 1996
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 14, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 44,114
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
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 202 (1996): 1996
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