Mercedes Benz 300, 320, 500, 600 and 1 more (1990-1996): Visibility
Recall 96V175000 · Sep 19, 1996 · Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
28,874
vehicles affected
28,874
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V175000
- Date
- Sep 19, 1996
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 28,874
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility
- Model years
- 1990-1996
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | 300 | 1991-1993 |
| Mercedes Benz | 320 | 1994 |
| Mercedes Benz | 500 | 1990-1994 |
| Mercedes Benz | 600 | 1993-1994 |
| Mercedes Benz | SL Class | 1996 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V175000?
5 models: Mercedes Benz 300 (1991-1993), Mercedes Benz 320 (1994), Mercedes Benz 500 (1990-1994) and 2 more, about 28,874 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V175000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.
What can happen?
PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.