2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Recalls

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2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Recalls

2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V263000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 12, 2007

Vehicle Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 19924
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS

2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.

Defect Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LEAKING FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
19924

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2007060002
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V263000
Auto Recall Date:
JUN 12, 2007

Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 19924
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS

2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.

Defect Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LEAKING FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
19924

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2007060002
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V141000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 15, 2000

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 7100
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS

2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN INTERNAL DEFECT IN THE CIRCUITRY OF THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR, THE REGULATOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE SURROUNDING PLASTIC, INSULATION, AND WIRING TO DEFORM AND POSSIBLY MELT OR BURN.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7100

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V227000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 13, 2004

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 54454
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS

2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Defect 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.

Defect Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING OCTOBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
54454

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2004 070010
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V028000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 02, 2006

Vehicle Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 36911
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS

2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
36911

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2006080004
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V338000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 16, 2002

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 65000
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS

2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE STATIC BUILD-UP IN THE TRUNK FLOOR MATS CAN CAUSE A STATIC DISCHARGE WHEN INDIVIDUALS MOVE OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CAN DAMAGE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, INCLUDING THE VEHICLE¿S BATTERY.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STATIC INSULATION PANEL BETWEEN THE CARPET AND THE VEHICLE BATTERY WHICH WILL PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
65000

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2002 110014
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