Recall
Mercedes Benz 202 — 96V010000
NHTSA ID
96V010000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
202
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-01-15
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Units Affected
44,114
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.