1998-1999 Mercedes Benz C Class recall: 12v/24v/48v battery
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 4, 2001. It covers about 65,731 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 65,731
- reported
- Dec 4, 2001
- owners notified
- Feb 20, 2002
- related complaints
- 3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hoppecke batteries. The battery maintenance schedule could be less than needed to maintain proper electrolyte levels.
- Risk
- The low electrolyte levels result in accelerated battery grid growth, increased potential for inter-cell rupture and sparking, and the potential for a battery explosion.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the batteries, including fluid levels. Some batteries may be replaced if necessary, on a case by case basis. In addition to the battery inspection, the addition of labels in the vehicle owner's manual and engine compartment will be included to conspicuously remind owners as well as dealer and service personnel of the need to perform battery maintenance. Owner notification began february 20, 2002. 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 01V366000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes Benz C Class 1998-1999 19981999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 01V366000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Mercedes Benz C Class 12v/24v/48v battery?
Yes. Recall 01V366000, reported on December 4, 2001, covers about 65,731 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V366000?
Dealers will inspect the batteries, including fluid levels. Some batteries may be replaced if necessary, on a case by case basis. In addition to the battery inspection, the addition of labels in the vehicle owner's manual and engine compartment will be included to conspicuously remind owners as well as dealer and service personnel of the need to perform battery maintenance. Owner notification began february 20, 2002. 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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