2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class and Mercedes Benz S Class recall: windshield wiper/washer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on January 17, 2001. It covers about 3,400 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,400
- reported
- Jan 17, 2001
- owners notified
- Jan 29, 2001
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sheathing material on the electrical connection of the heated windshield washer bottle hose could overheat.
- Risk
- This could cause the surrounding plastic and insulation to melt.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the heated washer bottle hose assembly. Owner notification began january 29, 2001. 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.
Recall number 01V014000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V014000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class and Mercedes Benz S Class windshield wiper/washer?
Yes. Recall 01V014000, reported on January 17, 2001, covers about 3,400 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V014000?
Dealers will replace the heated washer bottle hose assembly. Owner notification began january 29, 2001. 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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