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1996 MERCEDES SL CLASS Recall - Campaign #96V175000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 MERCEDES SL CLASS RECALL - #96V175000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY

IF ONE OF THE HEADLAMP WIPER ARMS BECOMES MISALIGNED, THE WIPER BALDE CAN LODGE IN THE GROOVE UNDER THE HEADLAMP. IF THE WASHERS ARE ACTIVATED WITH THE WIPER BLADE IN THE MISALIGNED AND LODGED POSITION, THE WASHER PUMP WILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY EXPELLING ALL AVAILABLE FLUID.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1996 MERCEDES SL CLASS
Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 9/26/1996
Influenced by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
Owners Notified on 11/15/1996
# Affected 28,874
Recalled for VISIBILITY
 
Description IF ONE OF THE HEADLAMP WIPER ARMS BECOMES MISALIGNED, THE WIPER BALDE CAN LODGE IN THE GROOVE UNDER THE HEADLAMP. IF THE WASHERS ARE ACTIVATED WITH THE WIPER BLADE IN THE MISALIGNED AND LODGED POSITION, THE WASHER PUMP WILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY EXPELLING ALL AVAILABLE FLUID.
Consequences PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 1996. 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 1-800-367-6372.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1996 MERCEDES SL CLASS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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