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MERCEDES-BENZ issued a recall on the 400 model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Car
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Fuel Supply
Units affected: 234
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | MERCEDES-BENZ | 1992, 1993 |
More recalls for these vehicles
The issue
AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND THEN A SHORT TIME LATER RESTARTED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A SATURATED CHARCOAL CANISTER TO EXPEL FUEL VAPOR FROM THE INLET VENT OF THE CANISTER ONTO THE TOP OF A HOT ELECTRIC FAN PRERESISTOR CAUSING AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. CORRECTION: THE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER VENT LINE WILL BE REPOSITIONED AWAY FROM THE ELECTRIC FAN PRERESISTOR. ALSO, THE PRERESISTOR WILL HAVE A LARGER HEAT SHIELD AND A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED.