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2002 Mercedes benz S CLASS Electrical System Instrument Panel Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	942588
Internal NHTSA #	10476954
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	S CLASS
Model Year	2002
File date	01/08/12
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The instrument cluster issue i am experiencing began approximately july, 2012. Initially, the dashboard lights would flicker briefly and then illuminate again. Subsequent to the frequent flickering incidents, the cluster lighting didn't illuminate at all, with the exception of the small diagnostic viewer. Currently, all lighting, gauges, and any diagnostic instruments, including the control buttons located on the steering wheel do not function. In addition to the forementioned, the headlights now constantly illuminate and the turn signal is completely silent and not visible from the instrument panel. I immediately inquired with a certified mercedes benz technician regarding the lighting cluster and control issue and through that inquiry was made aware of the vehicle recall related to the instrument cluster. With that said, i called the local mercedes benz dealership service department and provided the vin number; and the service representative referred me to mercedes benz corporate; i provided the vin number again, and was then told i didn't respond to the recall notification. The facts are contrary to that assertion; because if i had received the recall notification i would have acted upon the request. Currently the automobile has no lights and cannot be driven at night, nor am i aware if there is gasoline in the automobile. I have contacted mercedes benz corporation for assistance, who have completely excused themselves of this very serious problem. Your assistance to this very important matter is very much appreciated.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	130000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LOS ANGELES, CA
VIN pattern	WDBNG7OJX2AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2002 Mercedes benz S CLASS Electrical System Instrument Panel Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Mercedes benz S CLASS Electrical System Instrument Panel Problems, Complaints and Defects

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