Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #94V004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V004000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 5,900 affected units, EXHAUST/CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

High ambient engine compartment temperatures are experienced after the vehicle is operated and then parked. If the vehicle is restarted a short time later and the charcoal canister is saturated with fuel, it is possible that fuel vapor may be expelled through the inlet vent line of the canister onto the electric auxiliary radiator fan preresistor.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reposition the fuel vapor canister vent line away from the electric fan preresistor. In addition, the preresistor will have a larger heat shield and a fused wiring harness will be installed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V004000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 1994-01-06T00:00:00

Subject: Exhaust/crankcase emission control devices

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 5,900

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: High ambient engine compartment temperatures are experienced after the vehicle is operated and then parked. If the vehicle is restarted a short time later and the charcoal canister is saturated with fuel, it is possible that fuel vapor may be expelled through the inlet vent line of the canister onto the electric auxiliary radiator fan preresistor.

Consequence Summary: Under certain operating conditions the electric auxiliary radiator fan preresistor becomes hot enough to ignite the fuel expelled from the charcoal cannister and result in an underhood fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will reposition the fuel vapor canister vent line away from the electric fan preresistor. In addition, the preresistor will have a larger heat shield and a fused wiring harness will be installed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6utg_fadg-2fs2

NHTSA ID: 94V004000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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