Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V014000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-01-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V014000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
3,400
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-17
Owners notified
2001-01-29

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHEATHING MATERIAL ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE HOSE COULD OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE SURROUNDING PLASTIC AND INSULATION TO MELT.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
MERCEDES BENZ CL Class2001
MERCEDES BENZ S Class2001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.