Defect Description For Recall
Under Certain Operating Conditions, The Plastic Cover Of The Preresistor For The Auxiliary Fan May Melt, Possibly Igniting The Preresistor.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
300
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
90V068000
Component Description
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Effect Of Defect
This Results In An Underhood Fire That Would Be Hazardous To Occupants.
Fix Defect
Replace The Preresistor With Version Having A Metal Cover.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19891001
End Of Manufacture
19891101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1584
Date Owners Notified
19900420
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19900501