Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #90V068000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 90V068000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 1,584 affected units, AIR CONDITIONER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Under certain operating conditions, the plastic cover of the preresistor for the auxiliary fan may melt, possibly igniting the preresistor.

Corrective Action

Replace the preresistor with version having a metal cover.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 90V068000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 1990-05-01T00:00:00

Subject: Air conditioner

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,584

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Under certain operating conditions, the plastic cover of the preresistor for the auxiliary fan may melt, possibly igniting the preresistor.

Consequence Summary: This results in an underhood fire that would be hazardous to occupants.

Corrective Action: Replace the preresistor with version having a metal cover.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-65yw~wi6v~ytfi

NHTSA ID: 90V068000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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