Recall
Mercedes Benz C Class — 96V058000
NHTSA ID
96V058000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
C Class
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-04-04
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
149
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
96-0413
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER-PULLEY ON THESE VEHICLES.