CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).
1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL recalls
Most common 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
PIRELLI TIRES (4) BOUGHT 6/13/10. MY LEFT REAR TIRE EXPLODED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A THREE LANE HIGHWAY ON 7/21/10 (38 DAYS LATER). LUCKILY I WAS ON IN THE RIGHT LANE AND BARELY MADE IT TO AN EXIT LANE. THE TIRE IS PIRELLI FOUR SEASONS P6. 225/55R15 I HAVE PICTURES OF THE TIRE. THE TIRES WERE BOUGHT FROM MR. TIRE IN ANNAPOLIS. I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE WITH THESE TIRES. THE POLICEMAN CAME BY AND TOLD ME TO GET MY CAR OFF THE EXIT--HE DID NOT EVEN GET OUT OF HIS CAR TO SEE IF I WAS ALRIGHT.. I HAD ALREADY CALLED AAA PLUS TO TOW MY CAR TO MR. TIRE AND THAT IS WHERE IT IS NOW. *TR
TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. (PIRELLI P6-205/65/R15)YH
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN THE RAIN AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING AND AT A STAND STILL. *AK
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL questions
Does the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL has been fixed?
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