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2001 Mercedes benz S CLASS Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	516128
Internal NHTSA #	10100807
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	S CLASS
Model Year	2001
File date	01/11/04
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Mercedes s-class w220 (2000 and up)instrument cluster failed including spedometer, flashers, signal control, engine temperature, and other information critical to safe vehicle operation. Upon investigating it was determined that this is an extremely common problem caused by a series of defective transistors which the manuafacturer has since discontinued and replaced with a similar model. Inadequate heatseaking for the transistors coudl also explain the problem. This is particularly odd because the car has only been in production since 2000 and production is continuing strong. The cluster has 5 of these transistors, 3 of which are in series and go bad causing the described failure. The transistors cost about 50 cents each when purchased in bulk... Hardly justifying a $1600 repair. The siemens model: buz102s sipmos power transistor was replaced by the spd50n06s2-14 power transistor. This problem also causes the cars diagnostic computer and dash board controls to stop functioning. This could be dangerous. Not knowing car speed couldl also be very dangerous. Visitation (september 23, 05) update: the consumer indicated that there were no warnings prior to instrument cluster failure and that he couldn't see the gauges. The dealer indicated that the cluster has been superseded numerous times.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DARNESTOWN, MD
VIN pattern	WDBNG75J21AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/01/02
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	65
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Dealer's name	EURO MOTORCARS
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2001 Mercedes benz S CLASS Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Mercedes benz S CLASS Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects

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