Make : MERCEDES BENZ Model : S CLASS Year : 1996
Manufacturer : MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V058000 Mfg's Report Date : MAR 29, 1996
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 149
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.
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.
Notes:
SYSTEM: ENGINE; PULLEY; CRANKSHAFT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Mercedes Benz will hav dis information. Mercedes keeps a record of all recall work due to liability concern, etc. Es gut business... Just contact a local Mercedes dealership and they should be able to assist! hans
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1994 Mercedes W-140 A Lifestyle of Dutchland Excellence.... S-Klasse
Chances are the wealthy original owners had it rectified during regular maintanace.
Call your dealer to see if yours was done. It will be on file.
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1990 560SEL - W126
-929 nautical blue metallic & 262 navy blue leather
-58,000 KM (36,200 Miles)
-Euro spec Japanese import (KAT edition)
-Complete service history since new
-5,546cc SOHC 16v V8
-10.0:1 compression
-285 hp@5200 rpm, 324 lb/ft@3750 rpm
-2.65 limited slip diff
Linear Mode
