MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS 1996: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V058000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SL CLASS | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-04-22 | 1996-04-04 | 1996-04-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 96-0413
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 149
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER-PULLEY ON THESE VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: ENGINE; PULLEY; CRANKSHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES. 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.
