Mercedes Benz recalls :
CL Class 2000-2002 and 2004-2005 models
S Class 2000-2002 and 2004-2005 models
Manufacturer : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
NHTSA campaign id Number : 06V028000
Mfg's Report Date : Feb 01, 2006
Component: Interior lighting
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 36,911
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:
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.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The manufacturer has
not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact
Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
Customers 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.

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Veritas vos Liberabit - John 8:32
Hazey - 09 Mar 2006 15:52 GMT
OK, this is probably a dumb question, but what went right in 2003 that
that model year is not affected by this recall? I find that very
strange. Anybody have an idea?
Richard Sexton - 09 Mar 2006 17:13 GMT
>OK, this is probably a dumb question, but what went right in 2003 that
>that model year is not affected by this recall? I find that very
>strange. Anybody have an idea?
They ran out of Lucas parts and had to use BOSCH? :-)

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Hazey - 09 Mar 2006 18:42 GMT
That can't be it. If the instrument clusters were made by Lucas, no one
would expect them to light up at all.