Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2000/062: Possible Fire Risk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Aug 2000
- Launched
- 793
- vehicles in the UK
- 1825
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 31 May 2000. Due to a short circuit there is a possibility that the heater blower motor regulator may overheat Charring and smouldering may occur if ignored. The dealer will replace the blower motor regulator with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a short circuit there is a possibility that the heater blower motor regulator may overheat Charring and smouldering may occur if ignored.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FIRE RISK Defect: Due to a short circuit there is a possibility that the heater blower motor regulator may overheat Charring and smouldering may occur if ignored. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the blower motor regulator with a quality assured unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fire risk.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the blower motor regulator with a quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 1 January 2000 and 31 May 2000 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 793 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code 1825 or the DVSA reference R/2000/062. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| S ClassWindshield bonding | Low | R/2026/191 | |
| AMG GT, GLC, S Class, SLProcessor Starter/Generator | Urgent | R/2025/124 | |
| AMG GT, C Class, CLE, E Class and 5 moreSystem protection | Low | R/2024/130 | |
| A Class, C Class, CLA(117), GLA and 2 moreOn affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair | Low | R/2024/024 | |
| S ClassA 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications | Low | R/2023/259 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2000/148 on 1 Jul 2000, for handbrake may self release. The one launched after it was R/2000/088 on 13 Oct 2000, for potential loss of pas oil. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/062, launched 8 August 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.