Recall 94V-004
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recalled the 1992 to 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E: Engine and engine cooling (exhaust system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 94V-004
- Reported
- January 6, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- 5,900 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
High ambient engine compartment temperatures are experienced after the vehicle is operated and then parked. If the vehicle is restarted a short time later and the charcoal canister is saturated with fuel, it is possible that fuel vapor may be expelled through the inlet vent line of the canister onto the electric auxiliary radiator fan preresistor.
The risk
Under certain operating conditions the electric auxiliary radiator fan preresistor becomes hot enough to ignite the fuel expelled from the charcoal cannister and result in an underhood fire.
The fix
Dealers will reposition the fuel vapor canister vent line away from the electric fan preresistor. In addition, the preresistor will have a larger heat shield and a fused wiring harness will be installed.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: exhaust/crankcase emission control devices.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact mercedes-benz service center at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz 400E 1992 to 1993