Recall 01V014000: 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 17, 2001

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

3,400vehicles

Model years

2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sheathing material on the electrical connection of the heated windshield washer bottle hose could overheat.

Possible consequence

This could cause the surrounding plastic and insulation to melt.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the heated washer bottle hose assembly. Owner notification began january 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL Class4 complaints
• 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class36 complaints