| NHTSA Recall # | 33648 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 06V028000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2006080004 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S CLASS |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date of notification | 29/09/06 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/04 |
| End date of manufacturing | 30/09/04 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 02/02/06 |
| Report created | 02/02/06 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 36911 |
| 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. |
| Recall 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. |