Campaigns on record across the Mercedes 300 (1968–2000), from Transport Canada and, tagged NHTSA, the United States. Pick a model year for the Canadian listing, and check your VIN with Mercedes to confirm which apply.
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.
PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.
96V175000 · 28,874 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1993 mercedes benz 300 recalls
THE THROTTLE BUSHING ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL BOWDEN CABLE COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE AND ACCELERATOR CONTROL WILL BE LOST. CORRECTION: THE THROTTLE BUSHING ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL BOWDEN CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE MADE OF MORE HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL.
1993076 · 6,731 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 2000 mercedes benz 300 recalls
DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.
IF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE SEPARATES, THE ENGINE WILL RETURNTO IDLE SPEED, AND REMAIN AT IDLE, WITH NO ACCELERATION ABILITY. LOSS OF ENGINESPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE THROTTLE BUSHING WITH A NEW BUSHING MADE FROM MORE HEAT-RESISTANT MATERIALS.
93V095000 · 1,28,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1991 mercedes benz 300 recalls
UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR.
THIS RESULTS IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE THAT WOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OCCUPANTS.
REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.
90V068000 · 1,584 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1990 mercedes benz 300 recalls
LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY A WORN CHAIN DRIVE OF THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM.
DAMAGED OR CUT TIRES COULD FAIL DURING USE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES.
REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND NAME.
90V062000 · 278 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1990 mercedes benz 300 recalls
HEAT FROM THE AUXILIARY FAN PRERESISTOR MAY CAUSE THE MELTING AND POSSIBLE IGNITING OF ITS PLASTIC COVER. THIS COULD RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: PRERESISTOR WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE WITH A METAL COVER.
1990057 · 70 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1990 mercedes benz 300 recalls
BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.
THE FAILURE OF THE BOLTS MAY RESULT IN A DETERIORATION OF VEHICLE STEERING AND BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
90V033000 · 594 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1990 mercedes benz 300 recalls
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM, AN ELECTRICAL PLUG ON THE AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT PUSH/PULL FORCE. IF THIS IS THE CASE, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: AIR BAG UNIT WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR ONE WITH AN INTEGRAL CONNECTOR.
1987056 · 7 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1987 mercedes benz 300 recalls
CORROSION OF THE TUBULAR IDLER ARM SUPPORT COULD CAUSE THE IDLER ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONGROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
1982036 · 11,000 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1976 mercedes benz 300 recalls
CERTAIN ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEYS MAY BE DEFECTIVE SUCH THAT THE TWO HALVES OF THE PULLEY COULD SEPARATE CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING SYSTEM.
1979011 · 118 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer · All 1979 mercedes benz 300 recalls
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