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2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall

Issued May 19, 2000
Issue
Hazard description
On certain CL500, S430W and S500V vehicles, due an internal defect in circuitry cased during the climate control system blower motor regulator manufacturing process, a capacitor within the regulator may fail resulting in overheating of the regulator or other nearby components or wiring. This could result in an under-dash fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect the blower motor regulator of the climate control system and replace it if necessary.
Vehicle
MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS