Recall 12E048000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling System, Fan

NHTSA recall 12E048000 · announced November 14, 2012 · Nissens · 50 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.