IllustrationI WAS DRIVING AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND GAS, SPEED GAUGES STOPPED WORKING AND THE LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE THE GAUGES AND INSTRUMENTS WENT OUT. VIN [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2001 Mercedes Benz 430
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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- Electrical System. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Interior Lighting. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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Electrical System complaints
4 reportsGAUGE ILLUMINATION FAILURE. VEHICLE IS A 2001 MERCEDES E430 WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL-CAMPAIGN NUMBER 06V028000. THE TERMS OF THE RECALL REQUIRED MERCEDES TO REPLACE THE GAUGES WITH A PART NOT SUBJECT TO THE SAME FAILURE MODE WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. MY VEHICLES HAD THE GAUGES REPLACED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE RECA…
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GAUGE ILLUMINATION FAILURE. VEHICLE IS A 2001 MERCEDES E430 WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL-CAMPAIGN NUMBER 06V028000. THE TERMS OF THE RECALL REQUIRED MERCEDES TO REPLACE THE GAUGES WITH A PART NOT SUBJECT TO THE SAME FAILURE MODE WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. MY VEHICLES HAD THE GAUGES REPLACED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE RECALL, BUT WE HAVE HAD A SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THESE GAUGES, FAILING WITH THE IDENTICAL FAILURE MODE OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL. I HAVE NOTIFIED MERCEDES AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE PART, EVEN THOUGH IT FAILED WITH THE SAME FAILURE MODE. *TR
GAUGE ILLUMINATION FAILURE. VEHICLE IS A 2001 MERCEDES S430. THIS VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL - CAMPAIGN NUMBER; 06V028000. THE TERMS OF THE RECALL REQUIRED MERCEDES TO REPLACE THE GAUGES WITH A PART NOT SUBJECT TO THE SAME FAILURE MODE WHICH WAS THE SUBJECT OF THE RECALL. MY VEHICLE HAD THE GAUGES REPLACED UNDER THE TER…
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GAUGE ILLUMINATION FAILURE. VEHICLE IS A 2001 MERCEDES S430. THIS VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL - CAMPAIGN NUMBER; 06V028000. THE TERMS OF THE RECALL REQUIRED MERCEDES TO REPLACE THE GAUGES WITH A PART NOT SUBJECT TO THE SAME FAILURE MODE WHICH WAS THE SUBJECT OF THE RECALL. MY VEHICLE HAD THE GAUGES REPLACED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE RECALL, BUT WE HAVE HAD A SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE GAUGES, FAILING WITH THE IDENTICAL FAILURE MODE OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL. I HAVE CONTACTED MERCEDES AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THIS PART, EVEN THOUGH IT FAILED WITH THE SAME FAILURE MODE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WERE DIFFICULT TO READ. HE BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING), BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,012 …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WERE DIFFICULT TO READ. HE BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 06V028000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING), BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,012 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,007. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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