2000 MERCEDES BENZ CL CLASS
Problem: SUSPENSION
On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body controls (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.
- 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.
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.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ CL CLASS
Problem: INTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
- 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.
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.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ CL CLASS
Problem: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to an internal defect in the circuitry of the blower motor regulator, the regulator may overheat.
- This could cause surrounding plastic, insulation, and wiring to deform and possibly melt or burn.
Dealers will replace the blower motor regulator.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ CL CLASS
Problem: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body controls (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.
- 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.
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.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ CL CLASS
Problem: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
- 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.
Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. The recall began during october 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
