MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS 2000: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V141000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | S CLASS | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-05-22 | 2000-05-15 | 2000-05-22 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-27 - 2000-05-04
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN INTERNAL DEFECT IN THE CIRCUITRY OF THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR, THE REGULATOR MAY OVERHEAT.
THIS COULD CAUSE SURROUNDING PLASTIC, INSULATION, AND WIRING TO DEFORM AND POSSIBLY MELT OR BURN.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR REGULATOR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 22, 2000.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
