2001 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 01V014000 · Visibility · filed Jan 17, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHEATHING MATERIAL ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE HOSE COULD OVERHEAT.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SURROUNDING PLASTIC AND INSULATION TO MELT.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEATED WASHER BOTTLE HOSE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 29, 2001. 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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | CL Class | 2001 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S Class | 2001 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V014000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.