S 600 (220.176) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.960) (2005)
Instrument Panel Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 06V028000: Inadequate Instrument Illumination
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Mercedes Benz/CL Class 2000-2002 2004-2005
Mercedes Benz/S Class 2000-2002 2004-2005
MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V028000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: February 01, 2006
COMPONENT: Interior Lighting
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 36911
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.