2001 s439v instrument cluster blew out. *ts the consumer stated the instrument cluster failed twice. The first time the instrument cluster failed, the dealer replaced under warranty, however the second time, the consumer was charged for labor and other costs. The was a problem with the exterior mirror signal lamps; the instrument panel stated the bulbs was out; later there would be no problem, then the problem would return.
2001 Mercedes Benz S430 lights complaints
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While driving, entire instrument cluster when dark could not see gauges including speedometer. Find this failure very dangerous due to lack of information. No action taken thus far. Awaiting call from dealership.
The instrument cluster on my 2001 mercedes s 430 went completely black as I was traveling at night, some distance away from my home. There was no way for me to determine my gas amount, and no way for me to determine the speed at which I was driving.
Dt*: the contact stated the dashboard electrical system failed and the gauges no longer register the speed or fuel level. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Dt*: the contact stated the interior lighting is inoperable. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Consumer states while driving the head light and the parking light willgo out without any warning. Had bulbs replaced 3 time, .problem reoccured.
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