NHTSA Recall 90V068000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V068000; Date: May. 1, 1990
This results in an underhood fire that would be hazardous to occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Mercedes Benz 300
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,584
Recall Summary:
Under certain operating conditions, the plastic cover of the preresistor for the auxiliary fan may melt, possibly igniting the preresistor.
How to Fix:
Replace the preresistor with version having a metal cover.
Recall Notes:
System: air conditioning -preresistor for auxiliary fan. Vehicle description: passenger cars; 300e, ce, te, d , e4m, te4m. Warning: the climate control system should be operated in the ec (economy) mode until the preresistor is changed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 20, 1990
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