Recall 02V338000: 2000–2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class

Report received

Dec 16, 2002

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

65,000vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

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

On certain passenger vehicles, excessive static build-up in the trunk floor mats can cause a static discharge when individuals move or remove items from the trunk compartment.

Possible consequence

This can damage the electrical system components located in the trunk, including the vehicle's battery.

Remedy

Dealers will install a static insulation panel between the carpet and the vehicle battery which will provide an electrical grounding. Owner notification began february 14, 2003. 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.

• 2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class81 complaints
• 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class36 complaints