2000 MERCEDES S CLASS RECALL - #02V338000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE STATIC BUILD-UP IN THE TRUNK FLOOR MATS CAN CAUSE A STATIC DISCHARGE WHEN INDIVIDUALS MOVE OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 MERCEDES S CLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1998 - 3/30/2001 |
| Recalled on |
1/6/2003 |
| Influenced by |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/14/2003 |
| # Affected |
65,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE STATIC BUILD-UP IN THE TRUNK FLOOR MATS CAN CAUSE A STATIC DISCHARGE WHEN INDIVIDUALS MOVE OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN DAMAGE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, INCLUDING THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STATIC INSULATION PANEL BETWEEN THE CARPET AND THE VEHICLE BATTERY WHICH WILL PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2003. 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. |
| Notes |
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2002110014. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 MERCEDES S CLASS Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2000 MERCEDES S CLASS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2000 MERCEDES S CLASS Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2000 MERCEDES S CLASS Recall for SUSPENSION
2000 MERCEDES S CLASS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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