Recall 01V-014
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL Class and 1 other model: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-014
- Reported
- January 17, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 3,400 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sheathing material on the electrical connection of the heated windshield washer bottle hose could overheat.
The risk
This could cause the surrounding plastic and insulation to melt.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz CL Class 2001
- Mercedes-Benz S Class 2001