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NHTSARecalled May 1, 1990 · #90V068000

AIR CONDITIONER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT WOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OCCUPANTS.

Product details

Product
AIR CONDITIONER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.

View the official CPSC notice