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2000-2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class and Mercedes Benz S Class recall: fuses and circuit breakers

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on May 13, 2004. It covers about 54,454 vehicles.

vehicles affected
54,454
reported
May 13, 2004
owners notified
Oct 18, 2004
related complaints
55

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 04V227000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 55 complaints about electrical problems.

2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class2000 Mercedes Benz S Class2001 Mercedes Benz S Class

Questions about recall 04V227000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class and Mercedes Benz S Class fuses and circuit breakers?

Yes. Recall 04V227000, reported on May 13, 2004, covers about 54,454 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V227000?

Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. The recall began during october 2004. Owners 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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