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1997 MERCEDES-BENZ 202

1 recalls — 2 complaints — 2 TSBs

09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
42,540 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jun 14, 2000
ANOMOLOUS BRAKE DEFECT REPAIRED BY DEALER. THE DEALER PAID MOST OF THE COST. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jun 14, 2000
ANOMOLOUS BRAKE DEFECT REPAIRED BY DEALER. THE DEALER PAID MOST OF THE COST. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ 202

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP1
463040 Apr 26, 2006
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
FLOW NOISES FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR FOAMING OF POWER STEERING OIL IN RESERVOIR. *TT
188 Jun 2, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON PROTECTIVE WAX IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT

MERCEDES-BENZ 202 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ 202 across all model years (1994–2000).

8 Total Recalls
12 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ 202 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2001 0 1 View
2000 1 1 View
1999 1 1 View
1998 1 0 View
1997 (current) 1 2
1996 2 2 View
1995 1 1 View
1994 1 4 View

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