Recall 04V227000: 2000–2001 Mercedes-Benz CL Class and 1 other model

Report received

May 13, 2004

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

54,454vehicles

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, during the production process of the blower motor fuse holder, the size of the electric conductor of the holder may be below appropriate tolerances.

Possible consequence

Consequently, the electric conductor of the blower motor fuse holder may dissipate more heat than the plastic fuse holder was designed to withstand, which could result in overheating of the holder and disabling of the blower motor and the ability to defrost or defog the windshiled in cold or hot and humid weather conditions. Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. The recall began during october 2004. Owners 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 CL Class1 complaints
• 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL Class4 complaints
• 2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class81 complaints
• 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class36 complaints