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.
Mercedes-Benz USA – MERCEDES/HEADLAMP
| Report Received Date | 09/19/1996 |
| NHTSA ID | 96V175000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 28874 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=96V175000) |
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