NHTSA Recall 96V175000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V175000; Date: Sep. 19, 1996
Pump operation in the absence of fluid can cause the pump to overheat and cause a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Mercedes Benz 300; 1992 Mercedes Benz 300; 1993 Mercedes Benz 300; 1994 Mercedes Benz 320; 1990 Mercedes Benz 500; 1991 Mercedes Benz 500; 1992 Mercedes Benz 500; 1993 Mercedes Benz 500; 1994 Mercedes Benz 500; 1993 Mercedes Benz 600; 1994 Mercedes Benz 600; 1996 Mercedes Benz Sl Class
Component: Visibility
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Inc.
Affected Units:: 28,874
Recall Summary:
If one of the headlamp wiper arms becomes misaligned, the wiper balde can lodge in the groove under the headlamp. If the washers are activated with the wiper blade in the misaligned and lodged position, the washer pump will run continuously expelling all available fluid.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump on these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began November 18, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 1996
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