Recalls
Recalls are issued for cars with safety-related defects or problems
2001 Mercedes-Benz S500
Mercedes Recalls Multiple 2000-2004 Vehicles Due to Leaking Active Body Control Hose
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The hose may corrode due to extensive exposure to humidity. This may cause fluid leakage onto the catalytic converter. This would present a fire hazard. Dealers will a new high pressure distrution hose.
Learn more »Instrument Cluster Illumination May Fail
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The instrument cluster illumination may fail. This may result in a difficulty reading the gauges, indicators, and speedometer. Not being able to see the cluster may lead to an accident. Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. This recall started on September 29, 2006.
Learn more »Heater and Air Conditioner Fan Motor May Fail
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The HVAC blower motor may lose power because the fuse for the circuit may lose contact. This is due to the fuse's plastic holder overheating and melting. This may cause a loss of visibility and result in an accident. Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. This recall began during October 2004. The Mercedes-Benz recall number is 2004 070010.
Learn more »Mercedes-Benz S500 Recall 02V338000
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE STATIC BUILD-UP IN THE TRUNK FLOOR MATS CAN CAUSE A STATIC DISCHARGE WHEN INDIVIDUALS MOVE OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT.
Learn more »Mercedes-Benz S500 Recall 01V014000
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHEATHING MATERIAL ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE HOSE COULD OVERHEAT.
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