2000-2005 Mercedes Benz CL Class and Mercedes Benz S Class recall: interior lighting
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on February 2, 2006. It covers about 36,911 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36,911
- reported
- Feb 2, 2006
- owners notified
- Sep 29, 2006
- related complaints
- 35
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in operation.
- Risk
- Due to inadequate illumination, the driver will be unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The recall will be conducted in phases. Phase I was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. Phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 06V028000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 35 complaints about lights problems.
2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class2002 Mercedes Benz CL Class2004 Mercedes Benz CL Class2005 Mercedes Benz CL Class2001 Mercedes Benz S Class2002 Mercedes Benz S Class2004 Mercedes Benz S Class2005 Mercedes Benz S Class
Questions about recall 06V028000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2005 Mercedes Benz CL Class and Mercedes Benz S Class interior lighting?
Yes. Recall 06V028000, reported on February 2, 2006, covers about 36,911 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V028000?
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The recall will be conducted in phases. Phase I was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. Phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. Owners may 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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