1996 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E014000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 06, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
WHEELS |
| Model Affected |
SL500 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
31422
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 06, 2006
Vehicle Component:
WHEELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
31422
Model Affected
1996 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Defect Summary:
CERTAIN ZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA AFTERMARKET WHEEL BEARING KITS, LEMFOERDER P/N 1402301, SOLD FOR INSTALLATION ON 1992-2001 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 (R129) VEHICLES AFTER APRIL 1, 2005. THE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS USED IN THE WHEEL BEARING KIT MAY BE DEFECTIVE, SHEAR OFF AND BREAK. IF BOTH CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS BREAK, THE BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME UNFIXED AND, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BRAKED, THE BRAKE ROTOR COULD DRAG THE CALIPER, CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE TO RUPTURE AND THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION TO BE DAMAGED.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
ZF TRADING WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPAIR THE WHEEL BEARING KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
31422
Notes:
ZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA, LLC
1996 MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V175000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 19, 1996 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VISIBILITY |
| Model Affected |
SL CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
28874
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 19, 1996
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
28874
Model Affected
1996 MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 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.
Defect Consequence:
PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
28874
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
1996 MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V058000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 04, 1996 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Model Affected |
SL CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
149
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 04, 1996
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
149
Model Affected
1996 MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Defect Summary:
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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
149
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. 96-0413