VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHEATHING MATERIAL ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE HOSE COULD OVERHEAT.
Mercedes-Benz USA – MERCEDES-BENZ/WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER BOTTLE
| Report Received Date | 01/17/2001 |
| NHTSA ID | 01V014000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS COULD CAUSE THE SURROUNDING PLASTIC AND INSULATION TO MELT. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEATED WASHER BOTTLE HOSE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 29, 2001. 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 3400 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01V014000) |
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