Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : SL CLASS | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V058000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960422 | Date Received by ODI: 19960404 | Date Added to Database: 19960417 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 96-0413 | ||
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 149 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER-PULLEY ON THESE VEHICLES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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