2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430
The 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430 has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Interior Lighting (3 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430, potentially affecting up to 61,944 vehicles.
Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I 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
I 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
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 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
I OWN A 2001 MERCEDES S430. IT HAS 110 ,000 MILES. SUDDENLY MY CAR WENT VERY LOW AND A WARNING SHOWED UP ON THE DASH BOARD SCREEN I.E. CAR TOO LOW AND I FELT THAT IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE CAR WITHOUT TIRES TOUCHING THE FENDERS. I AM TOLD THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE AIR SUSPENSION PUMP, RELAY, AND POSSIBALY ALL AIR BAGS. MINIMUM COST OF $1000 PLUS TO $2000 PLUS. I THINK THIS PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN TO MERCEDES AND ARE INTENTIONALLY IGNORING A RECALL. YOU SURELY EXPECTS THE SO CALLED WORLD'S BEST AUTO MANUFACTURER TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM, WHEN THEY CHARGE $70,000 FOR THESE MACHINES. *TT
Safety Rating for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 430
- 1998 MERCEDES BENZ 430 — 0 complaints
- 1999 MERCEDES BENZ 430 — 0 complaints
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 430 — 25 complaints
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 430 (current)
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