NHTSA recall 12E048000 · Equipment
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Reported Nov 14, 201250 vehicles affectedNissens North America, Inc.
The defect
Nissens is recalling certain aftermarket engine cooling radiator fans, model numbers 85010 and 85077. These engine cooling radiator fans were sold as replacement fans for use on various Mercedes S, CL, CLS and E Class vehicles, for model years 2000 through 2011. A manufacturing deformity within the electrical control unit may cause the fan to overheat and short.
The risk
If the fan overheats and shorts, the fan or adjacent components may catch fire.
The remedy
Nissens will notify their distributors and their retail customers and offer replacement original equipment cooling fans, free of charge, for both parts and labor. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Nissens at 1-800-457-6162.
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