MERCEDES BENZ 500 1990: VISIBILITY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V175000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | 500 | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-11-15 | 1996-09-19 | 1996-09-26 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: VISIBILITY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28874
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.
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.
