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.
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.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).



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