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Recall 96V-058

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. recalled the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C Class and 3 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine).

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-058
Reported
April 4, 1996
Vehicles affected
149 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will replace the engine crankshaft damper-pulley on these vehicles.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: engine; pulley; crankshaft.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact mercedes-benz at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles