Transport CanadaCritical
1992 MERCEDES-BENZ 400Transport Canada Recall #1994023
The official notice
Defect
AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND THEN A SHORT TIME LATER RESTARTED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A SATURATED CHARCOAL CANISTER TO EXPEL FUEL VAPOR FROM THE INLET VENT OF THE CANISTER ONTO THE TOP OF A HOT ELECTRIC FAN PRERESISTOR CAUSING AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
THE FUEL VAPOR CANISTER VENT LINE WILL BE REPOSITIONED AWAY FROM THE ELECTRIC FAN PRERESISTOR. ALSO, THE PRERESISTOR WILL HAVE A LARGER HEAT SHIELD AND A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED.
234 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 94-0123Updated June 10, 2026