Instrument Panel Failure problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK320

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz clk 320. While driving at unknown speeds, the instrument panel lights failed. The dealer advised the entire instrument panel would need to be replaced at the contact's expense. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 77,050. Updated 10/27/10. Updated 11/12/10 updated 11/26/jb.