Vehicle recall 02V338000 · December 16, 2002
2000-2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class
On certain passenger vehicles, excessive static build-up in the trunk floor mats can cause a static discharge when individuals move or remove items from the trunk compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, excessive static build-up in the trunk floor mats can cause a static discharge when individuals move or remove items from the trunk compartment.
- Consequence
- This can damage the electrical system components located in the trunk, including the vehicle's battery.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a static insulation panel between the carpet and the vehicle battery which will provide an electrical grounding. Owner notification began February 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2002110014. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V338000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 16, 2002
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2002 110014
- Owner notification
- February 14, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 65,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz S Class (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
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