Vehicle recall 90V068000 · May 1, 1990
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
Under certain operating conditions, the plastic cover of the preresistor for the auxiliary fan may melt, possibly igniting the preresistor.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Under certain operating conditions, the plastic cover of the preresistor for the auxiliary fan may melt, possibly igniting the preresistor.
- Consequence
- This results in an underhood fire that would be hazardous to occupants.
- Remedy
- Replace the preresistor with version having a metal cover.
- Notes
- System: air conditioning -preresistor for auxiliary fan.vehicle description: passenger cars; 300E, ce, te, d, E4M, TE4M.WARNING: the climate control system should be operated in the ec (economy) mode until the preresistor is changed.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V068000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 1990
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 20, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,584
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz 300 (1990): 1990
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