Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 19, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MERCEDES/HEADLAMP

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.

NHTSA ID: 96V175000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 28,874

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 4, 1996

(Campaign #: 96-0413)

MERCEDES/ENGINE:PULLEY:CRANKSHAFT

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.

NHTSA ID: 96V058000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 149

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER-PULLEY ON THESE VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 15, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MERCEDES/STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES

IN A MINOR FRONTAL IMPACT, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HOOD LATCH HOOK TO BE DAMAGED AND NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A SECONDARY SAFETY CATCH. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 113, "HOOD LATCH SYSTEMS."

NHTSA ID: 96V010000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 44,114

Consequence Summary:

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE HOOD IS DAMAGED AND THE HOOD IS NOT FULLY LATCHED, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH SECONDARY HOOK.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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