NHTSA Recall 04V227000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V227000; Date: May. 13, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Mercedes Benz Cl Class; 2001 Mercedes Benz Cl Class; 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class; 2001 Mercedes Benz S Class
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 54,454
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. The recall began during October 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2004 070010. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 18, 2004
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