Mercedes Benz Cl Class 2000
Model Cl Class made in 2000 by Mercedes Benz got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and steering. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2000
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V227000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 09/01/1999 to 10/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 54454 | 10/18/2004 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 05/13/2004 | 05/12/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. the recall began during october 2004. owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mercedes-benz recall no. 2004 070010.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V263000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 19924 | 07/02/2007 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 06/12/2007 | 06/25/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V141000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 01/27/2000 to 05/04/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 7100 | 05/22/2000 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 05/15/2000 | 05/22/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. due to an internal defect in the circuitry of the blower motor regulator, the regulator may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause surrounding plastic, insulation, and wiring to deform and possibly melt or burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the blower motor regulator. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 22, 2000.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V028000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 06/01/2000 to 11/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 36911 | 09/29/2006 | ODI | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 02/02/2006 | 02/02/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 805727 | 09/08/2004 | 10010446 | After eis replacement circuit 15x delayed after ignition start. *tt | 11/23/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 02012005 | 02/01/2005 | 10012825 | The catalytic converter system may be susceptible to in-use damage to internal components under certain circumstances due to a production deficiency during the period when the vehicle was manufactured, resulting in the malfunction indicator | 03/31/2005 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 601 | 12/12/2000 | 616243 | This is to advise that mercedes-benz usa will conduct a service campaign of certain 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles exhibiting leakage in the power steering damper hydraulic line fittings. *tt | 02/15/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 887039 | 03/16/2005 | 10014583 | Seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door. *tt | 05/04/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | ||||||
| PE03058 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 12/17/2003 | 04/22/2004 | ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure on all mercedes-benz vehicles using the subject component.the subject component failures are progressive in nature and only a small percentage of the complaints and warrant claims involved a failure that had progressed far enough to effect power steering performance (6 of 55 odi complaints reference increased steering effort).there have been no crashes or injuries related to the alleged defect.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see summary report attached for further detail. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/25/2003 | 45000 | 1 | |
| On 11/25/03, my wife and i were drove our 2000 cl 500 mercedes to our local post office to mail a letter. my wife was driving and i was in the passenger seat. she put the car in park . right after putting the car in park we heard a sound that sounded like a tire blowing out. i got out and immediatley noticed smoke coming from the hood. the car behind us beeped his horn and yelled your car is on fire. i quickly pulled my 7 month pregnant wife from the car as we wached our car burn to the ground in less then 20 minutes. when i notified mercedes to let them know that my car was still under warranty and there is possible dangerous flaw in this vehicle, they told me it was not thier problem and that this kind of thing is not covered. i was floored when i heard this. what can i do? *ak | |||