Defect Description For Recall
The Drive Belt Pulley On The Engine Can Develop Fatigue Cracks In The Metal And Break. If The Drive Pulley Breaks, The Car Would Not Have Engine Cooling, Battery Charging, And/Or Power Steering.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
C CLASS
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V058000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of These Systems Can Cause The Car To Over Heat, Lose Power From The Battery, And Loss Of Control Of The Car Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Engine Crankshaft Damper-Pulley On These Vehicles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
149
Date Owners Notified
19960422
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19960404
Make Campaign Number
96-0413