| Issue ID | 603426 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10168989 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S CLASS |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 22/09/06 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the interior lights stopped working suddenly without warning. There was a nhtsa recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. Updated 10/17/2006 - intermittently the instrument panel lights dimmed then surged to full strength. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STONE MOUNTAIN, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBNG75J81AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 26/08/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | PRIVATE OWNER |
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