Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TB-82-10-668 | 01/07/2009 | 10028665 | Mercedes: warning message right low beam- check bulb; or left low beam-check bulb in instrument cluster. due to the fact that the xenon burner may not be ignited on first attempt due to tolerances in ignition voltage. model years unkn | 05/13/2009 | |
| 325029 | 03/31/2009 | PB-32-50-29A | 10016687 | Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. models 215, 220 and 230. model years unknown. *pe | 09/27/2005 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PB-54-18-208 | 12/15/2008 | 10028627 | Mercedes: display in instrument cluster air suspension or abc service required is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wiper linkage. models 215.3 and 220. model years unknown. | 05/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/17/2011 | |||
| The instrument cluster fuse keeps blowing leaving my speedometer, fuel, etc. completely inoperable. there was a recall issued in november of 2006 and i was told, by both the dealer and mbusa, that it expired in april of this year. i have been in contact with a local mb dealership and mbusa and both have declined to replace the defective unit after several requests. they said they would replace it, but at a cost of $1600. currently, i can not see how fast i am going, how much gas i have in my car, etc. because the obvious safety defect (and design defect) has been identified, i feel mbusa should back their product completely. i have 184k miles on the car (which is nothing for a mercedes benz). it has been serviced regularly and maintained very well, so the defect is not the result of normal wear and tear. thank you for your assistance. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 173704 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2001 mercedes s430. the contact stated that the instrument panel was malfunctioning. he mentioned that the panel was completely blank and non of the gauges were providing an accurate readings. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the instrument panel was defective and it needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 173,704. pm | |||
| 01/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer of a 2001 s430 v faulty sunroof, led side mirrors, and turn signals. customer states the vehicle has cost him a lot of money to repair and would like it to be fixed and be repaid in someway. **nar**kb the consumer stated the vehicle has had numerous problems such as persistent tail light and head light assembly failures, engine, fuel, accelerator pedal assembly, alternator, battery, instrument cluster, vacuum door pump, electrical, front suspension failures such as the airmatic shocks, the thrust arms, ball joints and the airmatic pump/relay. the transmission seals leaked, the washer fluid hose had to be replaced, the blower motor harness, fan belt, dimmer switch, trunk springs were all replaced. the plastic trim on the front seat was replaced due to cracking. the front door sill strip cover was replaced. the threshold bellows were coming apart, the side marker light was replaced. *jb | |||
| 09/06/2006 | 29031 | 1 | 09/04/2004 |
| Complete failure of the instrument cluster thus leaving me with no information in regards to the functions of the automobile. in the dark. *jb | |||
| 07/30/2005 | 2 | 02/02/2004 | |
| Dt: contact stated the instrument panel malfunctioned. the indicator lights /indicator were not working. consumer had the instrument panel replaced. when the instrument panel first went out the gauges would not work either. the service dealer stated this was a instrumentation failure. the vehicle was no longer under the manufacturer's warranty, but did have the extended warranty. *ak the replacement cluster failed several months later. *jb phone interview (september 23, 05) update: instrument cluster lights flickered for about 45 minutes before it blackout completely. after that, the consumer couldn't read the gauges and there was no turn signal indication. the consumer said that the dealership told him that there was an error with the manufacturing of the instrument cluster. | |||
| 06/08/2005 | 23000 | 5 | 08/31/2000 |
| Dt: contact states the there was complete brake failure at 23,000 miles. the vehicle was still under warranty. service dealer stated they couldn't find what is wrong with the brakes. *ak while driving at speeds above 40 mph the vehicle vibrated. on several occasion the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied. this resulted in several near accidents. the dealer/manufacturer were notified and concluded that the brake wear was normal wear and tear and that they just needed to be replaced. the center console would not open properly. the stereo's volume goes up and down. the power steering made a groaning noise when the steering wheel was turned in either direction, the power steering hose was tightened. this problem was worse when the vehicle was cold. the glove box would not open. the trunk release button was inoperative. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 11/21/2005 | 1 | ||
| Consumer requesting reimbursement for 2001 s430 instrument cluster. *ts the consumer didn't receive full reimbursement. the consumer was told he would only receive the amount that mercedes benz would reimburse under their warranty program. the consumer was told had he waited to have the work done after the recall notice was received, it wouldn't have cost anything. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the instrument cluster is having electrical malfunctions. the gauges are unreadable during the day and at night. there is a nhtsa recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer has been alerted.*ak | |||