Nissens recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Nissens is recalling certain aftermarket engine cooling radiator fans, model numbers 85010 and 85077. These engine cooling radiator fans were sold as replacement fans for use on various Mercedes S, CL, CLS and E Class vehicles, for model years 2000 through 2011. A manufacturing deformity within the electrical control unit may cause the fan to overheat and short.
What could happen
If the fan overheats and shorts, the fan or adjacent components may catch fire.
The fix
Nissens will notify their distributors and their retail customers and offer replacement original equipment cooling fans, free of charge, for both parts and labor. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Nissens at 1-800-457-6162.
Vehicles covered
- Nissens Radiator Fan
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E048000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Nissens North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 14, 2012
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 50
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment; Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Notes
This recall affects aftermarket engine cooling radiator fans and is not being conducted by Mercedes-Benz.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.