Problems with 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My 2000 mercedes s500 cluster back lighting is going in and out also speedometer i saw that there is a recall for my car concerning the problem. i contacted the dealer and went in on may 28 to see them penske mercedes(626) 859-1200 , i was inform that the extended warranty expired (recall). so i called the mercedes1-800-367-6372 ([xxx], case manager) number they informed me the same i was covered but expired. so i called nhtsa 1800 number they informed me that i would still be covered because the recall took place in 2006 and it is 10 years before it expires so until 2016. so i will appreciate some help concerning my problem. v.i,n [xxx] nhtsa campaign id number 06v028000. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

This complaint is related to campaign no 2006080004, septemeber 2006 for mercedes s500 (model 220), model year 2000. the instrument cluster has completely failed with complete loss of illumination, speedometer, and fuel gauge. my chassis end number is a123394 and this does not fall within the narrow serial number range within the original recal campaign. i understand all parts are the same as those recalled and and requesting that the serial number range be widened. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s430.the contact stated the instrument panel failed. she stated that when the door was ajar and the interior light was illuminated, she could not see the instrument panel at all. the dealer stated he was unable to make repairs but did not give an explanation as to why. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) september 2009 air blower to heater and air conditioning quit working. mechanic replaced fuse. air blower worked for 2 days. returned november 2009 and was told air blower would need to be replaced. february 2010 automatic trunk locks quit working. now trunk lock only works with key, no longer automatic. march 2010 air blower replaced. worked one week, then began malfunctioning until it no longer works. march 2010 dash lights began to flicker, then entire dash went out. door locks no longer automatic, no indicators for speedometer, turn signals, temperature controls etc. mechanic checked and replaced fuse. no results. mechanic indicated that instrument cluster would need to be replaced. internet research resulted in identifying recall of instrument cluster for 2000 "s" series, but that my vin #[xxx] is not included in the recall. internet research reveals that all these malfunctions are common among the 2000 "s" series along with the instrument cluster malfunction and does appear to be closely related to the instrument cluster issue. mechanic indicated that he has replaced hundreds of the instrument clusters for specifically the "s" series, primarily year 2000 and has seen many of the issues with my s430 correlating to the instrument cluster malfunction. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s430. while driving 55 mph, the instrument panel lights suddenly began flashing on and off. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the contact discovered a recall for the defect; however, the vin was not included. the contact believes that his vehicle should be included in the recall and repaired. the recall number was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 54,200.

My instrument cluster is flickering and i was told by mercedes west springfield i needed a new cluster at $1710. i searched online and found a recall for the exact same issue on newer s class cars like mine, and many complaints of non-action on older (2000-2002) cars on the part of mercedes. *nm

The instrument cluster panel on my s500 2000 mercedes benz lost its lighting and then lost all its functions. mercedes has recalled 36,000 s500 2000 for this problem but my vehicle is not included in the recall. by their own admission, this problem constitutes a safety issue and costs approximately 2000 dollars to correct. i had to pay the money because my vehicle is not covered in the recall. obviously, it should be. i had the cluster replaced as it was unsafe to drive under the conditions. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated without warning the dashboard lights failed to illuminate. the dealership determined the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. there was a nhtsa recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.*ak

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's instrument panel illuminated intermittently. there was a nhtsa recall# 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.*ak

Dt*: the contact stated that there was overheating with the air conditioner as related to recall #00v141000. the vehicle was taken to the dealers who determined that the blow motor and the regulator needed repairs however the problems were not related to the recall. the contact expressed the dealer did not check the vehicle's vin number to confirm the analysis. the manufacturer was also alerted who confirmed that the problem was not part of the recall. problems with the vehicle still persist. the dealer stated a blower motor was needed for the air condition. updated 07/25/06. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the dashboard failed to illuminate. the dealership has been alerted who determined the dashboard panel needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. also the key sensor malfunctioned. the sensor prevented the key from turning the engine on and off. as a result of the malfunction the vehicle was inoperable. the dealership was alerted and the key sensor was replaced which corrected the problem. the model is a s430.there is a nhtsa recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. the vin was not included in the recall. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated that the instrument panel on the vehicle turned off, resulting in the inability to read any of the gauges. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic shop, where it was determined that there is an electrical malfunction in the instrument cluster. there is a nhtsa recall # 10160766 pertaining to the the interior lighting. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.*ak

2000 mercedes s500v steering wheel was replaced. upon inspection of vehicle mechanic determined that instrument cluster had been worked on before. *ts the vehicle was purchased with an odometer reading of 69 miles. when the consumer contacted the manufacturer he was told that he was not the original owner of the vehicle. the vehicle had been owned by another person for three months. the consumer was then told that warranty work had been performed on the vehicle and that at that time the mileage was 128 miles. a day later, more warranty work was done and the mileage was 220+ miles. a law suit has been filed. *nm updated 02/24/06. *jb

Failure: 2000 mercedes s class instrument cluster failure. all electronic gauges, including mph, rpms, fuel gauge, heat sensor, etc., ceased working on approximately september 10, 2005, and have not worked since. i have called dealership and will be taking car in for service. i have also called mercedes directly. i have heard that this is a common problem with this make of car. i consider this is a safety issue. *nm

Consumer received recall 04v227000 concerning blower motor fuse holder. consumer took vehicle and the notification to the dealer, who refused to service the vehicle. consumer later contacted the manufacturer and told his side of the story. manufacturer would not assist or aide consumer. *ak

2000 mercedes s-430 blower motor fuse failure with gauge cluster problem(all gauages got stuck with blower motor fuse explosion at same time, i had fixed the blower motor fuse that was covered by mb's recall, but not the gauge) mb dealer said that was just the gauge problem but that happened at same time when the fuse went out(i was driving at 60mph and suddenly, all gauge stopped and some light does not turn on anymore). i heard that gauge cluster problem is a really common issue on s class from the dealer and the gauge clusters are in back-order nationwide. untill dec. 2004 i guess there should be further investigation about this issue... this incident has great potential to an accident in certain situations.*ak