1991 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1991
Mercedes-Benz 300-Series is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A |
| Fuel Economy: | N/ A mpg |
| Transmissions: | 0 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Four Wheel Drive |
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1991 300-Series Recalls
MAY 27, 1993 | Recall ID#
13165
DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE. More Details
MAY 27, 1993 |
300
| Recall ID#
13165
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 27, 1993 |
| Model Affected: |
300 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
128000 |
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Summary:
DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.
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Consequence:
IF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE SEPARATES, THE ENGINE WILL RETURNTO IDLE SPEED, AND REMAIN AT IDLE, WITH NO ACCELERATION ABILITY. LOSS OF ENGINESPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE THROTTLE BUSHING WITH A NEW BUSHING MADE FROM MORE HEAT-RESISTANT MATERIALS.
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Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
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SEP 19, 1996 | Recall ID#
13164
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... More Details
SEP 19, 1996 |
300
| Recall ID#
13164
| Component: |
VISIBILITY |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 19, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
300 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
28874 |
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Summary:
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...
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Consequence:
PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.
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Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.
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