2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL CLASS Recalls (5)

Campaign:
01V014000 on 01/22/2001
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
10/31/2000 - 01/14/2001
Affected:
3,400
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the sheathing material on the electrical connection of the heated windshield washer bottle hose could overheat.
Consequence:
This could cause the surrounding plastic and insulation to melt.
Correction:
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).
Campaign:
04V227000 on 05/11/2004
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
08/31/1999 - 10/30/2000
Affected:
54,454
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. the recall began during october 2004. owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
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 (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06V028000 on 02/01/2006
Component:
Interior lighting
Manufactured:
05/31/2000 - 11/29/2000
Affected:
36,911
Defect:
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. the instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in operation.
Consequence:
Due to inadequate illumination, the driver will be unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. the recall will be conducted in phases. phase i was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07V263000 on 06/24/2007
Component:
Suspension
Affected:
19,924
Defect:
On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.
Consequence:
This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose. the recall began on july 2, 2007. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 207060002.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07V263000 on 06/24/2007
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Affected:
19,924
Defect:
On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.
Consequence:
This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose. the recall began on july 2, 2007. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 207060002.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL CLASS TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
601
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
This is to advise that mercedes-benz usa will conduct a service campaign of certain 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles exhibiting leakage in the power steering damper hydraulic line fittings. *tt
Bulletin:
50012
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
On some vehicles, upon release of the brake pedal and / or application of the accelerator pedal, there is a 1-2 second delay until the actuator moves to the new accelerator pedal input position. this delay is integrated in the engine man
Bulletin:
2004070012
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Replacement of abc pressure supply valve unit hydraulic line. *tt
Bulletin:
010104
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
The high pressure hydraulic distribution hose of the active body control (abc) may deteriorate over time due to excessive exposure to humidity and high temperatures. voluntary recall campaign of active body control (abc) (12 cylinder only)
Bulletin:
805727
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
After eis replacement circuit 15x delayed after ignition start. *tt
Bulletin:
887039
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door. *tt

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