Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 5, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MERCEDES-BENZ/FRONT BRAKE HOSES

IF THE FRONT WHEELS ARE TURNED TO FULL LOCK, THE WHEEL COULD CONTACT THE BRAKE HOSE AND DAMAGE THE HOSE.

NHTSA ID: 97V028000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 27,000

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A RETAINING BRACKET ON THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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