1999 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS Recall

Campaign:: 01V366000 on 12/18/2001
Component:: Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:: 03/31/1997 - 06/29/1999
Affected:: 65,731
Defect:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hoppecke batteries. the battery maintenance schedule could be less than needed to maintain proper electrolyte levels.
Consequence:: The low electrolyte levels result in accelerated battery grid growth, increased potential for inter-cell rupture and sparking, and the potential for a battery explosion.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the batteries, including fluid levels. some batteries may be replaced if necessary, on a case by case basis. in addition to the battery inspection, the addition of labels in the vehicle owner's manual and engine compartment will be included to conspicuously remind owners as well as dealer and service personnel of the need to perform battery maintenance. owner notification began february 20, 2002. 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).

1999 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: PSIMBNA82112
Component:: 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:: Various information on installation of cd changer and celular telephone ( ctel ) systems for 129, 170 and other models. *yc
Bulletin:: PB-61-10-07
Component:: 071120 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Summary:: Mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (c300, c350, c300 4-matic, c63 ame). *pe
Bulletin:: LI68.05-P-059193
Component:: 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink