Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E048000 Reported November 14, 2012

Engine cooling radiator fan may overheat

Nissens North America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 50 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12E048000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Nissens North America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
50
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 14, 2012

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissens North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12E048000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12E048000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12E048000?

NHTSA recall 12E048000 was issued by Nissens North America, Inc. on November 14, 2012. It addresses: Engine cooling radiator fan may overheat. The recall affects approximately 50 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissens North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12E048000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.