1990 Mercedes Benz 500 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V175000
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Date of Owner Notification: November 15th, 1996

Defect Summary:
IF ONE OF THE HEADLAMP WIPER ARMS BECOMES MISALIGNED, THE WIPER BALDE CAN LODGE IN THE GROOVE UNDER THE HEADLAMP. IF THE WASHERS ARE ACTIVATED WITH THE WIPER BLADE IN THE MISALIGNED AND LODGED POSITION, THE WASHER PUMP WILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY EXPELLING ALL AVAILABLE FLUID.

Consequence Summary:
PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V062000
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Date of Owner Notification: April 20th, 1990

Defect Summary:
LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY A WORN CHAIN DRIVE OF THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM.

Consequence Summary:
DAMAGED OR CUT TIRES COULD FAIL DURING USE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND NAME.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: TIRES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; 300SL, 500SL.