Mercedes Benz 500 1994
Model 500 made in 1994 by Mercedes Benz got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding communications, electrical system and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V175000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 28874 | 11/15/1996 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 09/19/1996 | 09/26/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | If one of the headlamp wiper arms becomes misaligned, the wiper balde can lodge in the groove under the headlamp. if the washers are activated with the wiper blade in the misaligned and lodged position, the washer pump will run continuously expelling all available fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Pump operation in the absence of fluid can cause the pump to overheat and cause a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump on these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began november 18, 1996. note: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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01/953 | 02/01/1995 | 39180 | Design change of horn. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 4054 | 01/01/1995 | 39110 | The fuse for the cigarette lighter also controls the starter lock-out relay module. if the fuse blows, the vehicle will not start. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||||
| MBNA54/42 | 02/01/1995 | 39182 | Engine will not crank - rewiring voltage supply for starter lock-out relay module. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| MBNA82/81 | 02/01/1995 | 39181 | Bonding headlamp lens to housing. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/25/2008 | 186000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the road while my car (1994 mercedes s500)started to smoke a great deal. when i was able to pull off i was stranded for 6 hours until i could get a tow truck. after spending $2000.00 dollars to get fixed it was brought to my attention that the problem that caused all of this to happen was an engine wiring harness and i would need another. i was able to drive from shop but car cut off in traffic. i immediately took it home. i researched the issue and look at this: http://users.adelphia.net/~infoage1/complaints_nhtsa_mercedes_wiring_harness_failures_1991_1996.html i am outraged! this is causing many people and children to be put in life or death situations without any answer or help from you all. do not wait till somebody dies because it will happen. you have the evidence you need! i tried contacting mercedes and they were as worthless as their faulty product. *tr | |||
| 11/21/2003 | 163000 | 1 | 12/14/2002 |
| While driving 35 mph, the vehicle asr sensor light comes on. as a result the vehicle would stall. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information. *ph dealer wouldn't help. *ph | |||
| 31000 | 1 | ||
| Complaint regarding international fraud and harassment practices involving mercedes benz.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle had just over 31,000 miles on the vehicle, when it started to odometer and electrical computer switch problems. the consumer was told my a mercedes benz mechanic that the odometer problem could not be explained and the electrical computer switch was designed so poorly that the manufacturer stopped making them after only two years. *jb *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 140000 | 5 | 08/01/2007 |
| Engine wiring harness covering material on both my 1994 mb e500's has deteriorated causing shorts between wires, engine miss-firing, habitual check engine light being on, etc. have discussed issue with knowledgeable mb mechanics and this is a known problem on 1991 --> 1996 mb's. obviously the wire covering material is defective as this harness should last the lifetime of the car. mb at the very least should provide replacement harnesses at no cost to the consumers that purchases their automobiles. for mb to respond that this condition is normal wear & tear is not factual! *tr | |||
| 04/13/2007 | 1 | 04/02/2003 | |
| Engine wiring harness failure. *tr | |||
| 09/30/2005 | 130000 | 3 | 10/12/2004 |
| Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10137365 component: electrical system:wiring:front underhood details: insulation on electrical wiring crumbles to dust, resulting in shorts, damaged electronics, engine stalling, abs failure, etc. it appears mbz used defective insulation on the electrical wires in the engine compartment wiring harnesses. in all locations that are exposed to higher than ambient temperature the insulation crumbles to dust. . dealer says 'its a very common problem with 92-95 model years'. replacement harnesses cost over $3000 (2 rqd) and replacement components with integral defective wiring cost over $8000 (not including any computer boxes that get damaged by shorts. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 140000 | 5 | 08/01/2007 |
| Engine wiring harness covering material on both my 1994 mb e500's has deteriorated causing shorts between wires, engine miss-firing, habitual check engine light being on, etc. have discussed issue with knowledgeable mb mechanics and this is a known problem on 1991 --> 1996 mb's. obviously the wire covering material is defective as this harness should last the lifetime of the car. mb at the very least should provide replacement harnesses at no cost to the consumers that purchases their automobiles. for mb to respond that this condition is normal wear & tear is not factual! *tr | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 31000 | 1 | ||
| Complaint regarding international fraud and harassment practices involving mercedes benz.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle had just over 31,000 miles on the vehicle, when it started to odometer and electrical computer switch problems. the consumer was told my a mercedes benz mechanic that the odometer problem could not be explained and the electrical computer switch was designed so poorly that the manufacturer stopped making them after only two years. *jb *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | BRENTWOOD | BRENTWOOD AUTO SALES, INC. | ||
| TN | FRANKLIN | 37067 | MERCEDES BENZ OF FRANKLIN | 800-786-9517 |