Recall 04V-227
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2000 to 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL Class and 1 other model: Electrical system (wiring, fuses and circuit breakers).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-227
- Reported
- May 13, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 54,454 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. The recall began during october 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz CL Class 2000 to 2001
- Mercedes-Benz S Class 2000 to 2001