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Recall 1990057 — Mercedes-Benz 300 – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1990057 — MERCEDES-BENZ 300

Transport CanadaCritical

April 12, 1990

1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300Transport Canada Recall #1990057

ELECTRICAL

The official notice

Defect

HEAT FROM THE AUXILIARY FAN PRERESISTOR MAY CAUSE THE MELTING AND POSSIBLE IGNITING OF ITS PLASTIC COVER. THIS COULD RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

PRERESISTOR WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE WITH A METAL COVER.

70 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 90-0423Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300