Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V028000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V028000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 36,911 affected units, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE, component: INTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. the recall will be conducted in phases. phase i was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V028000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2006-02-02T00:00:00

Subject: Instrument cluster failure

Component: Interior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 36,911

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2006080004

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. the recall will be conducted in phases. phase i was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. owners may 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-tece~vipd-xm8r

NHTSA ID: 06V028000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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