1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 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 1996
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $78,300 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 17 city / 24 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 5 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Rear Wheel Drive |
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1996 SL-Class Recalls
SEP 19, 1996 | Recall ID#
46933
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 |
SL CLASS
| Recall ID#
46933
| Component: |
VISIBILITY |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 19, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
SL CLASS |
| 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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FEB 06, 2006 | Recall ID#
26267
CERTAIN ZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA AFTERMARKET WHEEL BEARING KITS, LEMFOERDER P/N 1402301, SOLD FOR INSTALLATION ON 1992-2001 MERCEDES BENZ SL500... More Details
FEB 06, 2006 |
SL500
| Recall ID#
26267
| Component: |
WHEELS |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 06, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
SL500 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
31422 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN ZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA AFTERMARKET WHEEL BEARING KITS, LEMFOERDER P/N 1402301, SOLD FOR INSTALLATION ON 1992-2001 MERCEDES BENZ SL500...
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
ZF TRADING WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPAIR THE WHEEL BEARING KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 27, 2006.
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Notes:
ZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA, LLC
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APR 04, 1996 | Recall ID#
1658
THE DRIVE BELT PULLEY ON THE ENGINE CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE METAL AND BREAK. IF THE DRIVE PULLEY BREAKS, THE CAR WOULD NOT HAVE ENGINE... More Details
APR 04, 1996 |
SL CLASS
| Recall ID#
1658
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Date: |
APR 04, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
SL CLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
149 |
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Summary:
THE DRIVE BELT PULLEY ON THE ENGINE CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE METAL AND BREAK. IF THE DRIVE PULLEY BREAKS, THE CAR WOULD NOT HAVE ENGINE...
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Consequence:
LOSS OF THESE SYSTEMS CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO OVER HEAT, LOSE POWER FROM THE BATTERY, AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER-PULLEY ON THESE VEHICLES.
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Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. 96-0413
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