Vehicle recall 97V028000 · March 5, 1997
1997 Mercedes-Benz 140
If the front wheels are turned to full lock, the wheel could contact the brake hose and damage the hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- If the front wheels are turned to full lock, the wheel could contact the brake hose and damage the hose.
- Consequence
- If the brake hose is damaged, loss of brake fluid in the front brake circuit can occur which could result in longer than expected stopping distances and can result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front brake hose assembly and install a retaining bracket on the front brake hoses.
- Notes
- Owner notification began April 14, 1997.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
- 97V028000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 1997
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 14, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 140 (1997): 1997
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