1.3 Million Mercedes Being Recalled

[Sugardaddy]

FRANKFURT, Germany - DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday (March 31, 2005) it is recalling some 1.3 million Mercedes-Benz models worldwide to fix a problem with alternators and batteries.

In a statement, the German-U.S. auto maker said the models in years from 2001 to 2004 and include current E-, SL- and CLS-class models that have been built since 2001.

The Stuttgart-based company said that models with six-and eight-cylinder engines need to have the voltage regulator examined and, if needed, replaced.

On the E-class and CLS-class models, built from January 2002-January 2005, battery control software will be installed. The company also said the braking system on the E, SL and CLS-class made since June 2001 would be updated.

The company has set up a hot line for European customers at +800-1-777-7777.


I don't have any other information...maybe some of you can add to this. [B)]

[pmjbenz]

In the United States, customers can call 1-800-FOR-MERC.

[Storm.]

Just spoke to my local dealer and as usual he has no idea of this problem.....[:(!]

Will be paying him a visit very soon,... with a hammer[:D]

[reliablebruce]

it happened on my 02 CL the first year I had the car, the alternator crapped out and dragged the battery down with it. also I noticed the altenator said made in england on it whats up with that. no problems since replaced though.

[cerritos]

Originally Posted by Storm.

Just spoke to my local dealer and as usual he has no idea of this problem.....[!]

Will be paying him a visit very soon,... with a hammer[]

LOL!!

[JOE55]

just call your local MB dealer talk to your Service ad. give them your VIN and they will tell you if your car has a recall.

[ProV1x]

why isnt there a recall on spring perch rust yet?????

[G-AMG]

You can add the G Klasse to the recall list, as well.