2000-2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class/CL-Class: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class/CL-Class
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 2000-2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
2000-01 S-Class/CL-Class:
Blower motor fuse holder may be the wrong size, allowing too much heat through. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.
2000-01:
Size of electrical connector of blower motor fuse holder may be below appropriate tolerance, dissipating more heat than the holder was designed to withstand, which could result in overheating and disabling of the defroster function.
2000-02 S-Class:
Due to electrical malfunctions, some instruments and indicators on the dashboard do not illuminate adequately and could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules.
2000-04:
Corrosion of the active body control's distribution hose may cause deterioration of the hose allow hydraulic fluid to leak near the catalytic converter, resulting in a possible fire. Dealers will install a new hose.
2001:
Electrical connection of the heated windshield-washer bottle hose could melt and cause the surrounding plastic and insulation to melt.
2001-03 S-Class/CL-Class:
Certain vehicles may experience a hydraulic fluid leak due to faulty hoses. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.
2001-04 S-600:
Corrosion may occur in steel portions of Active Body Control's high-pressure distribution hose, which may result in hydraulic fluid leakage that could become a fire hazard.
2002-06 S-Class equipped with Active Body Control (ABC) acceleration sensors on the front struts:
ABC sensors on either of the front struts may not transmit body movement data because of inconsistent soldering points. This could result in unexpected body movements at the front axle, which can adversely influence the vehicle's directional stability and could lead to a vehicle crash. Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the front ABC sensors in all potentially affected vehicles.
2003-04 S-Class:
Trunk lid springs on some cars could fail in closed lid position, so trunk would not remain in up position when raised.
2004-05 S-Class:
Due to electrical malfunctions, some instruments and indicators on the dashboard do not illuminate adequately and could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules.
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