Recall 90V-068
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recalled the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300: Equipment (appliance, air conditioner).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 90V-068
- Reported
- May 1, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- 1,584 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Under certain operating conditions, the plastic cover of the preresistor for the auxiliary fan may melt, possibly igniting the preresistor.
The risk
This results in an underhood fire that would be hazardous to occupants.
The fix
Replace the preresistor with version having a metal cover.
Notes from the manufacturer
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.
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz 300 1990