Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

90V068000

ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.Reported1990-05-01Affected1,584 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR.

Risk

THIS RESULTS IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT WOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Mercedes Benz