1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 94V004000Jan 6, 19945,900 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz 400E 1992–1993

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 92V083000Jun 11, 1992845 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz 400E 1992

  Reported issue: The plastic brake hydraulic hose from the automatic slip control unit was misrouted too close to the pre-resistor for the electric auxiliary engine cooling fan which becomes hot under certain conditions. This could cause the hose to melt and leak brake fluid onto the hot pre-resistor.

  Possible consequence: Brake fluid can catch on fire when it contacts the hotpre-resistor, posing the risk of injury to anyone in or near the vehicle.

  Remedy: Replace and reroute any hose that may have been misrouted.

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