Make / Models / Years:
MERCEDES-BENZ / CL CLASS / 2000-2002 & 2004-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ / S CLASS / 2000-2002 & 2004-2005
Manufacturer : MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufacturer’s Report Number : NA
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V028000
Mfg's Report Date : FEB 01, 2006
Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 36911

Summary: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes: Customers can 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 www.safecar.gov.