2002 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recalls (3)

Campaign:
06V028000 on 02/01/2006
Component:
Interior lighting
Manufactured:
12/31/2001 - 04/29/2002
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.

2002 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
PB472017
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Subject regarding hard starting after fuel filter replacement. *jg
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:
887039
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door. *tt
Bulletin:
5430161
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Instrument cluster shows dashes instead of main odometer reading. *tt
Bulletin:
PB 82-10-630
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Mercedes benz: water in tail lamp housing on either right side or left side. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-42-10-109
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
Bulletin:
SB-P-047527
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. the function works again after a short time or distance. when the foot operated parking brake is applied, the parktronic system is deactivated. if the foot operated parking brake is o
Bulletin:
LI82.30-P-059239
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper

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