Transport CanadaCritical
2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASSTransport Canada Recall #2000122
The official notice
Defect
On certain CL500, S430W and S500V vehicles, due an internal defect in circuitry cased during the climate control system blower motor regulator manufacturing process, a capacitor within the regulator may fail resulting in overheating of the regulator or other nearby components or wiring. This could result in an under-dash fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the blower motor regulator of the climate control system and replace it if necessary.
390 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 00-0502Updated June 10, 2026