MERCEDES BENZC Class
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1996 Mercedes Benz C Class recalls
There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.
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Most-mentioned components
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · 1
Campaign 96V058000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
Apr 4, 1996
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.
Risk
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
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER-PULLEY ON THESE VEHICLES.
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