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1983 Mercedes-Benz 500sel 117.0L Hydro-Pneumatic suspension
Posted to European Chassis on 3/16/2001

Dear Mercedes Techs This Grey market Benz has a problem with the rear hydraulic suspension. The rear wheels will retract up into the rear wheelwells and then the hoses explode. This happens when the vehicle is on the ground or up on the lift with the wheels ha...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1983 Mercedes-Benz 500sel

VIN WDB1260371
Engine117.0 L / 8 cyl
DeliveryFI
AffectedHydro-Pneumatic Suspension
ConditionsSystem Will Overpressure Rear Hoses & Rupture Rear
Misc.Grey Market Vehicle
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car Vehicle Data

1983 Mercedes-Benz 500sel

VIN WDB1260371
Engine117.0 L / 8 cyl
DeliveryFI
AffectedHydro-Pneumatic Suspension
ConditionsSystem Will Overpressure Rear Hoses & Rupture Rear
Misc.Grey Market Vehicle