Mercedes-Benz Recall 06V-028: Interior lighting

Affected: 2000–2002, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 2000–2002, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class. Filed with NHTSA on February 2, 2006, covering about 36,911 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign06V-028 (06V028000)
Manufacturer number2006080004
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentInterior lighting
Report dateFebruary 2, 2006
Owners notifiedSeptember 29, 2006
Vehicles affected36,911
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the lights

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 06V-028 repair free?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 36,911 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.