Vehicle recall 06V028000 · February 2, 2006
Mercedes-Benz CL Class and S Class
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in operation.
- Consequence
- Due to inadequate illumination, the driver will be unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The recall will be conducted in phases. Phase I was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on September 29, 2006. Phase II and phase III is scheduled for December 2006. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V028000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 2, 2006
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2006080004
- Owner notification
- September 29, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 36,911
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Interior lighting
Vehicles covered
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