MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS 2001: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V014000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | S CLASS | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-01-29 | 2001-01-17 | 2001-01-23 |
Production Dates: 2000-11-01 - 2001-01-15
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHEATHING MATERIAL ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE HOSE COULD OVERHEAT.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SURROUNDING PLASTIC AND INSULATION TO MELT.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
