| Issue ID | 674752 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10227485 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S CLASS |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 07/05/08 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s class. While driving approximately 55 mph, the instrument panel lights stopped illuminating. The contact could not read the speedometer and other gauges. The dealer stated that his vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 06v028000 (interior lighting); therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs, which would exceed $2,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 22,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HANFORD, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBNG70J22AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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