NHTSA Recall 06V028000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V028000; Date: Feb. 2, 2006
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Mercedes Benz Cl Class; 2001 Mercedes Benz Cl Class; 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class; 2004 Mercedes Benz Cl Class; 2005 Mercedes Benz Cl Class; 2000 Mercedes Benz S Class; 2001 Mercedes Benz S Class; 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class; 2004 Mercedes Benz S Class; 2005 Mercedes Benz S Class
Component: Interior Lighting
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 36,911
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 29, 2006
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