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1990-1996 Mercedes Benz 300, Mercedes Benz 320 and others recall: visibility

Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 19, 1996. It covers about 28,874 vehicles.

vehicles affected
28,874
reported
Sep 19, 1996
owners notified
Nov 15, 1996
related complaints
4

Visibility

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.
Risk
Pump operation in the absence of fluid can cause the pump to overheat and cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump on these vehicles.

Recall number 96V175000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about visibility problems.

1991 Mercedes Benz 3001992 Mercedes Benz 3001993 Mercedes Benz 3001994 Mercedes Benz 3201991 Mercedes Benz 5001992 Mercedes Benz 5001993 Mercedes Benz 5001994 Mercedes Benz 5001993 Mercedes Benz 6001994 Mercedes Benz 6001996 Mercedes Benz SL Class

Questions about recall 96V175000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1996 Mercedes Benz 300, Mercedes Benz 320 and others visibility?

Yes. Recall 96V175000, reported on September 19, 1996, covers about 28,874 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V175000?

Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump 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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