Mercedes-Benz CL Class, S Class Recall R/2006/141: Instrument Cluster May Not Illuminate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 5,940
- vehicles in the UK
- PO74
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CL Class, S Class vehicles built between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2005. Instrument cluster may not illuminate at all times. The dealer will check the function of the instrument panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Instrument cluster may not illuminate at all times.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. Defect: Instrument cluster may not illuminate at all times. Remedy: Recall vehicles and check the function of the instrument panel. If found to be faulty the instrument panel will be changed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: instrument cluster may not illuminate.
The Fix
The dealer will check the function of the instrument panel.
Are You Affected?
CL Class, S Class built between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2005 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 5,940 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 PO74 or the DVSA reference R/2006/141. 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?.
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| 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/2006/149 on 8 Dec 2006, for vehicle stability control may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2006/183 on 11 Dec 2006, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2006.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/141, launched 11 December 2006. 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.