1996 Mercedes Benz C Class, Mercedes Benz E Class and others recall: engine
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 4, 1996. It covers about 149 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 149
- reported
- Apr 4, 1996
- owners notified
- Apr 22, 1996
- related complaints
- 8
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine crankshaft damper-pulley on these vehicles.
Recall number 96V058000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about engine problems.
1996 Mercedes Benz C Class1996 Mercedes Benz E Class1996 Mercedes Benz S Class1996 Mercedes Benz SL Class
Questions about recall 96V058000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Mercedes Benz C Class, Mercedes Benz E Class and others engine?
Yes. Recall 96V058000, reported on April 4, 1996, covers about 149 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V058000?
Dealers will replace the engine crankshaft damper-pulley on these vehicles.
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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