1992-1993 Mercedes Benz 400E recall: exhaust system
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 6, 1994. It covers about 5,900 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,900
- reported
- Jan 6, 1994
- owners notified
- Feb 15, 1994
- related complaints
- 5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 94V004000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes Benz 400E 1992-1993 19921993
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 94V004000
Is there a recall on the 1992-1993 Mercedes Benz 400E exhaust system?
Yes. Recall 94V004000, reported on January 6, 1994, covers about 5,900 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V004000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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