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NHTSA Campaign 12E048000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Issued by Nissens North America, Inc. · Reported Nov 14, 2012 · 50 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

If the fan overheats and shorts, the fan or adjacent components may catch fire.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NISSENS RADIATOR FAN 50

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12E048000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.