NHTSA recall 96V175000
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Mercedes Benz 300 and 4 more
Reported Sep 19, 199628,874 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
The defect
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.
The risk
Pump operation in the absence of fluid can cause the pump to overheat and cause a vehicle fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump on these vehicles.