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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V227📅 May 12, 2004

2000–2001 Mercedes-Benz CL Class & 2000–2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. The recall began during october 2004. Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V227000
Manufacturer recall #
2004 070010
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
54,454
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 18, 2004
Built
Sep 1, 1999 – Oct 31, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V227 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V227?

2000–2001 Mercedes-Benz CL Class & 2000–2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class. 54,454 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.