Mercedes-Benz · Canada · Crit
Mercedes-Benz S Class, CL Class: Other
Affects Mercedes-Benz S Class, CL Class · 2001 — about 136 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain vehicles are equipped with a heated windshield washer bottle which may be defective. The sheathing material on the electrical connection of the hose may overheat and cause surrounding plastic and insulation to melt. This could eventually result in a an engine compartment fire. Correction: Heated windshield washer bottle hose will be replaced.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational