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Does the small stick on your instrument cluster click in and out, or just turn to adjust the illumination of your cluster?
P.S. Have any of you taken advantage of MB replacing your instrument cluster? They have been shown to be faulty and if between certain part numbers, it will be replaced free of charge.
P.S. Have any of you taken advantage of MB replacing your instrument cluster? They have been shown to be faulty and if between certain part numbers, it will be replaced free of charge.
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The campaign paperwork reads:
Check instrument cluster part number.
If part number does not match an affected part number below: Reassemble in reverse order; this
campaign has been completed.
If part number matches an affected part number below: Proceed to Subject B to replace cluster.
Affected Instrument cluster part numbers:
A220 540 32 11 A220 540 81 11 A220 540 36 47 A220 540 58 47
A220 540 35 11 A220 540 85 11 A220 540 38 47 A220 540 60 47
A220 540 67 11 A220 540 91 11 A220 540 50 47 A220 540 62 47
A220 540 65 47
Note:
Only the above part numbers are eligible for replacement.
B. REPLACE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Check instrument cluster part number.
If part number does not match an affected part number below: Reassemble in reverse order; this
campaign has been completed.
If part number matches an affected part number below: Proceed to Subject B to replace cluster.
Affected Instrument cluster part numbers:
A220 540 32 11 A220 540 81 11 A220 540 36 47 A220 540 58 47
A220 540 35 11 A220 540 85 11 A220 540 38 47 A220 540 60 47
A220 540 67 11 A220 540 91 11 A220 540 50 47 A220 540 62 47
A220 540 65 47
Note:
Only the above part numbers are eligible for replacement.
B. REPLACE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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Something else from the letter....
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT: MODEL 215, MODEL YEAR 2000-2002, 2004-2005
MODEL 220, MODEL YEAR 2000-2002, 2004-2005
INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY
This Recall Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that due to some variations in
the production quality of electrical components from its supplier, the background illumination of the
instrument cluster may fail in affected vehicles (see VIN range on the following page). Under certain
conditions if the vehicle is driven after the background illumination fails, the instrument cluster fuse may
blow causing a total failure of the instrument cluster. A total failure of the instrument cluster may
contribute to driver confusion and may lead to a vehicle crash. The dealer will check the instrument
cluster part number and replace the instrument cluster if necessary.
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart located on the following page.
Attached is a sample copy of a letter which owners of the affected vehicles will receive.
Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:
! Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously
repaired.
! Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin.
Approximately 30,379 vehicles are affected.
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT: MODEL 215, MODEL YEAR 2000-2002, 2004-2005
MODEL 220, MODEL YEAR 2000-2002, 2004-2005
INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY
This Recall Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that due to some variations in
the production quality of electrical components from its supplier, the background illumination of the
instrument cluster may fail in affected vehicles (see VIN range on the following page). Under certain
conditions if the vehicle is driven after the background illumination fails, the instrument cluster fuse may
blow causing a total failure of the instrument cluster. A total failure of the instrument cluster may
contribute to driver confusion and may lead to a vehicle crash. The dealer will check the instrument
cluster part number and replace the instrument cluster if necessary.
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart located on the following page.
Attached is a sample copy of a letter which owners of the affected vehicles will receive.
Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:
! Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously
repaired.
! Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin.
Approximately 30,379 vehicles are affected.
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