| Issue ID | 615886 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10178846 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S CLASS |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 16/01/07 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* - the contact received recall number 04v227000 for his 2001 mercedes s class' electrical system and fuses. The vehicle has approximately 74,000 miles. The contact stated he believes that due to this failure, the navigation system was disabled. Therefore, if there is an emergency the sos system is inoperable. This is a safety concern for the contact. The dealer has stated to the consumer they will investigate, but at this time they will not repair the navigation system under the recall. *nm updated 02/22/07.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DIAMOND BAR, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBNG75J71AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/11/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | PENSKE MOTOR CARS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 626-859-1200 |
| Dealer's city | WEST COLVINA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |