NHTSA recall 06V028000
Interior lighting
Mercedes Benz CL Class and 1 more
Reported Feb 2, 200636,911 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2006080004Built Jun 1, 2000 – Nov 30, 2000
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.