Recall
Mercedes Benz S Class — 01V014000
NHTSA ID
01V014000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
S Class
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2001-01-17
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Units Affected
3,400
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHEATHING MATERIAL ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE HOSE COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SURROUNDING PLASTIC AND INSULATION TO MELT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEATED WASHER BOTTLE HOSE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 29, 2001. 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.