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2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E

1 recalls — 1 complaints — 13 TSBs

08V006000 Jan 9, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
Consequence
WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
9,004 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jan 20, 2011
Incident date: Jan 19, 2011
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS: YESTERDAY 1/19/11 WHILE DRIVING ~35-40MPH AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, MY 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 SUDDENLY &RAPIDLY DECELERATED WHILE MAKING A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THE AUTO GAVE THE MESSAGE THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE DEACTIVATED BY THE CAR. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDEN... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E

13 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS1
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY1
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
026000 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM1
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM1
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER1
SB-59783 Dec 10, 2010
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM
SB-59783 Dec 10, 2010
140000 AIR BAGS
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM
SB-32-25-82 Nov 19, 2010
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82 Nov 19, 2010
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82 Nov 19, 2010
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82 Nov 19, 2010
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-090930 Jun 5, 2009
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY
SB-090930 Jun 5, 2009
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY
SB-090930 Jun 5, 2009
026000 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY
PB-35-31-05 Jul 28, 2008
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) SLK CLASS; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) C CLASS; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) E CLASS. VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN 2/21/08 AND 4/3/08 WITH DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER 1824214 TO 1865328.
P-B-82.10/626 Jun 16, 2008
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES-BENZ: MODEL 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 276, 282, 283 (E-CLASS). VIN A564853 AND X161341; EQUIPPED WITH BI-XENON AND CURVE ILLUMINATION. CURVE ILLUMINATION NONFUNCTIONAL. *PE
PB-82-10/612 May 21, 2008
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 211.026, 056, 065, 070, 072, 076, 077, 082, 083, 087, 090, 256, 265, 276, 277, 282, 283, 287 EQUIPPED WITH OPTION CODE 615 (BI-XENON). HEADLAMP RANGE ADJUSTMENT NONFUNCTIONAL WITH DTC CODES 9010, 9011, 9012, 9013 OR
PB-82-10/612 May 21, 2008
124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 211.026, 056, 065, 070, 072, 076, 077, 082, 083, 087, 090, 256, 265, 276, 277, 282, 283, 287 EQUIPPED WITH OPTION CODE 615 (BI-XENON). HEADLAMP RANGE ADJUSTMENT NONFUNCTIONAL WITH DTC CODES 9010, 9011, 9012, 9013 OR

MERCEDES-BENZ E — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E across all model years (2006–2011).

10 Total Recalls
34 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ E — Year by Year

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2006 (current) 1 1
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