Recall 90V068000: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300

Report received

May 1, 1990

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, inc.

Potentially affected

1,584vehicles

Model years

1990

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

Replace the preresistor with version having a metal cover.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1990 Mercedes-Benz 3005 complaints