general problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S430

As I was driving on June 1,2018 @5:10pm my car caught on fire and heavy smoke I had to pull into the coldest outlet for safety I jump out and called 911 the fire department & police came out the fire out. I am so scared I never ever in my 48 years ever experience anything this horrific. I don't know if I will ever drive again or get in a car.

The hvac blower fuse regulator stopped defrosting, heating my car, and cooling the car! this same default was recalled in 2004 for the S430 2001 Mercedes Benz (NHTSA#04v227000, mb#2004070010). This is extremely dangerous! in the freezing winter; the car wouldn't heat up or defrost. Now, the hvac system won't blow the a/c! occasionally, it'll come on, but then it dies right out! please! please include my VIN number in a recall! if this same exact hvac malfunction happened to the S430 2001 years ago. . . . . . It's still relevant today! thank you for your attention.

Two years ago the instrument cluster just quit while in hevey traffic. No speed no tac no gas no nothing and it could cause accident injury and further damage to the car also. This item was a federal mandate recall and mercedes says not so after 10 years and wont honor the law which stipulates its forever, and dealers insist on a buy of a new one cant even get one at cost.

The vehicle will not "shift" out of park. As I researched the problem, I have learned that this is a common problem with this particular model and there is no way to override. The part for repair costs less than $5; it is a small plastic "washer" type piece. If I had been in traffic and this piece went, it could have resulted in a collision because my vehicle is immobile. As the vehicle is being towed, due to the fact the car cannot be placed in "neutral", the rear wheels will not turn to load on tow vehicle. Possibly resulting in further damage to the car. Mercedes, knowing that this is a reoccurring problem, does not have this as a check on its scheduled maintenance.