Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V366000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V366000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 65,731 affected units, MERCEDES-BENZ/BATTERY, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hoppecke batteries. The battery maintenance schedule could be less than needed to maintain proper electrolyte levels.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the batteries, including fluid levels. some batteries may be replaced if necessary, on a case by case basis. in addition to the battery inspection, the addition of labels in the vehicle owner's manual and engine compartment will be included to conspicuously remind owners as well as dealer and service personnel of the need to perform battery maintenance. owner notification began february 20, 2002. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V366000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2001-12-04T00:00:00
Subject: Mercedes-benz/battery
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 65,731

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with hoppecke batteries. The battery maintenance schedule could be less than needed to maintain proper electrolyte levels.
Consequence Summary: The low electrolyte levels result in accelerated battery grid growth, increased potential for inter-cell rupture and sparking, and the potential for a battery explosion.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the batteries, including fluid levels. some batteries may be replaced if necessary, on a case by case basis. in addition to the battery inspection, the addition of labels in the vehicle owner's manual and engine compartment will be included to conspicuously remind owners as well as dealer and service personnel of the need to perform battery maintenance. owner notification began february 20, 2002. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zqgu~gwqb~bmuu
NHTSA ID: 01V366000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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