1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES
The 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY ACTUATOR, WIRING HARNESS AND ECU. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF THE TIME, THE ENGINE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF THE TIME, THE ENGINE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON 1993 MERCEDES 500 SEL ENGINE WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT. THE INSULATION ON THE WIRING CRUMBLED OFF. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY COULD REPAIR THE PROBLEM AT CONSUMER'S COST. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
CONTACT STATES: THE TIRES ARE EGG SHAPED NOT ROUND. THERE IS NO WAY TO ALIGN THE TIRES. THE METAL CORDS SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES. THE TIRES ARE 1 YEAR OLD. THE TIRES CAN NOT BE BALANCED... THE TIRES WERE STORED DURING THE WINTER, AND THERE WAS NO USE WITH THESE TIRE DURING THIS TIME. THE TIRE ACTUALLY ABOUT 6 MONTHS WEAR ON THEM, AND THEY WERE EXPENSIVE. THESE WERE BOUGHT FROM THE MANUFACTURER DEFECTIVE.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-090930 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO ALL CONDITIONS THAT JUSTIFY THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SBC...
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ SL SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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