Vehicle recall 04V227000 · May 13, 2004
Mercedes-Benz CL Class and S Class
On certain passenger vehicles, during the production process of the blower motor fuse holder, the size of the electric conductor of the holder may be below appropriate tolerances.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, during the production process of the blower motor fuse holder, the size of the electric conductor of the holder may be below appropriate tolerances.
- Consequence
- Consequently, the electric conductor of the blower motor fuse holder may dissipate more heat than the plastic fuse holder was designed to withstand, which could result in overheating of the holder and disabling of the blower motor and the ability to defrost or defog the windshiled in cold or hot and humid weather conditions. Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. The recall began during October 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2004 070010.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
- 04V227000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 13, 2004
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2004 070010
- Owner notification
- October 18, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 54,454
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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 CL Class (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Mercedes-Benz S Class (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
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