Mercedes Benz 1990 Equipment recall
Recalled May 1, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V068000 · Mercedes Benz
Hazard
THIS RESULTS IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT WOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.
Units
1,584 units
Description
UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR.
What to do
REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.
Product
Mercedes Benz 300
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →