Recall
Mercedes Benz 300 — 90V068000
NHTSA ID
90V068000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
300
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1990-05-01
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Units Affected
1,584
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR.
Consequence
THIS RESULTS IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT WOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.