Mercedes Benz S Class 1994
Model S Class made in 1994 by Mercedes Benz got 14 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel, electrical system and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic and tires. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | |||||
| SB-P-047527 | 07/31/2009 | 10030939 | Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. the function works again after a short time or distance. when the foot operated parking brake is applied, the parktronic system is deactivated. if the foot operated parking brake is o | 12/23/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| PSIMBNA4020M | 06/01/1998 | 601449 | Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 887039 | 03/16/2005 | 10014583 | Seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door. *tt | 05/04/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 11/12/2007 | 53613 | 10 | 05/01/2003 |
| Engine runs erratic, various electrical malfunctions including temp gauge, srs, fuel injection. car sometimes will not start and others starts immediately. repair shop says engine wiring harness needs replacing. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Mercedes-benz engine wiring harness defect concerning the chronic engine compartment wiring harness failure suffered by (at least) 1992 through 1995 mercedes benz automobiles. i am outraged at mercedes-benz | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Instrument cluster dose not fully work. the temp gauge is the only one that works all the time. the rest of the time, the cluster may work for a time them stop functioning altogether. *tr | |||
| 06/04/2000 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Mercedes dealer repair shop reported to me that the wiring harness is made of biodegradable material and had to be replaced. the faulty harness caused several problems with engine, including acceleration. i had the part replaced in 2000 and do not have the original. both catalytic converters went bad at 100,000 miles for no reason. makes car run rough, especially on acceleration. mercedes mechanic states it is a fire hazard, and cost to replace exceeds $2200. should have been included in recall for later models. suspension is bad in the rear even after parts have been replaced. *tr | |||
| 04/17/2009 | 1 | ||
| I purchased a classic 1994 s320 from the original owner and after finding out i had a oil leak i had to have the engine gasket replaced the mechanic said that this was a problem with this model also i've had to have the wire harness replaced be cause i was told that the harness was made from biodegradable materials this was a problem that could have caused a possible engine fire i think this was a major defect and should have been addressed years ago my engine#003388 if you buy new or old mercedes-benz is the best car in the world and the company should address all problems. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2008 | 1 | ||
| I own a 1994 mercedes s600 with v12 engine. the wiring harness on the engine has deteriorated to the point that it is a hazard to drive on the highway not only for the safety of my family but to the general public, it is a fire ready to burn at any moment, i understand that mercedes will not admit the problem and has refused to correct even though over 500 complaints have been filed. this is a common problem on '94 through '96 s models. *tr | |||
| 07/31/2008 | 96700 | 1 | |
| Two reputable independent mercedes mechanics informed me that the engine wiring harness insulation in my 1994 s420 is decaying which may have caused my lh control unit, and m.a.f to fail to malfunction and this problem is prevalent in mercedes vehicles made from 1991-1996. there should be a recall issued for this part before more serious events occur due to the flaw in mercedes manufacturing process from 1991-1996 . *ak *tr | |||
| 07/25/2008 | 359000 | ||
| Engine wire harness is corroded causing severe mechanical problems. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2007 | 155000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1994 mercedes benz s600 the car is in good shape but it start stalling once i was pulling out in traffic i was almost a goner and the problem kept occurring and then i took it in to a mb mechanic to find out what's going on and it had many trouble codes but the problem was with the wire harness it was coming a part and causing shorts in fuel injection system this should have been a recall when i found out the number of people with the same problem. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 06/02/2006 | 95000 | 150 | 02/24/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mercedes benz s500. the contact stated that the engine wiring harness is decaying and the wires are shorting. as a result, the asr is engaged, which removes the throttle control from the vehicle. while driving approximately 70 mph, the asr light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated on its own. the failure almost caused the contact to be rear ended by another vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the shop a few times, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 125,000. updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 11/12/2007 | 53613 | 10 | 05/01/2003 |
| Engine runs erratic, various electrical malfunctions including temp gauge, srs, fuel injection. car sometimes will not start and others starts immediately. repair shop says engine wiring harness needs replacing. *tr | |||
| 05/08/2005 | 129500 | 3 | 02/14/2005 |
| Engine harness, body harness and mass air sensor failed due to deterioation of wiring harness. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/25/2006 | 133000 | 1 | |
| Engine wiring harness failure, deterioration due to substandard wiring insulation for engine environment (heat, etc). wiring substandard when considering the original expense for these quality vehicles. mercedes should goodwill the expense for harness replacements and stand up for their products! although this luxury mercedes is a 1994 s-420, it is as new and has always been mercedesprofessionally maintained! the mercedes engineer's let us (the consumers) down! *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 06/04/2000 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Mercedes dealer repair shop reported to me that the wiring harness is made of biodegradable material and had to be replaced. the faulty harness caused several problems with engine, including acceleration. i had the part replaced in 2000 and do not have the original. both catalytic converters went bad at 100,000 miles for no reason. makes car run rough, especially on acceleration. mercedes mechanic states it is a fire hazard, and cost to replace exceeds $2200. should have been included in recall for later models. suspension is bad in the rear even after parts have been replaced. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | ORLANDO | RENEE'S MERCEDES |