2000-2001 Mercedes Benz S Class recall: 12v/24v/48v battery
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 16, 2002. It covers about 65,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 65,000
- reported
- Dec 16, 2002
- owners notified
- Feb 14, 2003
- related complaints
- 54
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 02V338000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes Benz S Class 2000-2001 20002001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 54 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 02V338000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Mercedes Benz S Class 12v/24v/48v battery?
Yes. Recall 02V338000, reported on December 16, 2002, covers about 65,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V338000?
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.
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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