Recall 06V028000: 2000–2002, 2004–2005 Mercedes-Benz S Class and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 2, 2006

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

36,911vehicles

Model years

2000–2002, 2004–2005

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 vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in operation.

Possible consequence

Due to inadequate illumination, the driver will be unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The recall will be conducted in phases. Phase I was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. Phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. Owners may 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
• 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL Class19 complaints
• 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL Class4 complaints
• 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL Class0 complaints
• 2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class81 complaints
• 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class36 complaints
• 2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class48 complaints
• 2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class15 complaints
• 2005 Mercedes-Benz S Class2 complaints