Recalls for 2001 Mercedes Benz S Class

DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Posted on: 2001-01-23
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  The sheathing material on the electrical connection of the heated windshield washer bottle hose could overheat.

Consequence
This could cause the surrounding plastic and insulation to melt.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION

Posted on: 2007-06-25
Description
On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.

Consequence
This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter.  Leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose.  The recall began on july 2, 2007.  Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes
Mercedes-benz recall no.  207060002.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2007-06-25
Description
On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.

Consequence
This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter.  Leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose.  The recall began on july 2, 2007.  Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes
Mercedes-benz recall no.  207060002.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - INTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2006-02-02
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Posted on: 2004-05-12
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders.  The recall began during october 2004.  Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.  

Notes
Mercedes-benz recall no.  2004 070010.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Posted on: 2003-01-06
Description
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.  

Consequence
This can damage the electrical system components located in the trunk, including the vehicle's battery.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Mercedes-benz recall no.  2002110014.  Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).