| Issue ID | 1177606 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10712187 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/08/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz s500. While operating the vehicle, the instrument panel lighting became very dim and shut off. The electrical fuse was replaced and the failure was remedied, but eventually recurred. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. ... Updated 06/03/15 *bf updated 06/17/15.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHICAGO HIEGHTS, IL |
| VIN pattern | WDBNG75J61AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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