Mercedes Benz 500 1991
Model 500 made in 1991 by Mercedes Benz got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 1991
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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VISIBILITY | ||||||||||||||||
96V175000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 28874 | 11/15/1996 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 09/19/1996 | 09/26/1996 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Pump operation in the absence of fluid can cause the pump to overheat and cause a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. |