2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R350
12 recalls — 65 complaints — 70 TSBs
24V298000
Apr 26, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brak... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. ... Read more
24V298000
Apr 26, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brak... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. ... Read more
24V298000
Apr 26, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brak... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. ... Read more
24V298000
Apr 26, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brak... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. ... Read more
24V298000
Apr 26, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brak... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. ... Read more
24V298000
Apr 26, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brak... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. ... Read more
22V315000
May 9, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake perform... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. O... Read more
22V315000
May 9, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake perform... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. O... Read more
22V315000
May 9, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake perform... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. O... Read more
22V315000
May 9, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake perform... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. O... Read more
22V315000
May 9, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake perform... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. O... Read more
22V315000
May 9, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake perform... Read more
Consequence
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. O... Read more
Complaint Statistics
65 total complaints
3 crashes 5 fires 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 16 |
| SEATS | 7 |
| ENGINE | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
Error codes P0016 and P0017 camshaft out of alignment and vehicle will not pass smog test, also loss of power of the engine.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 15, 2023
Incident date: Jul 1, 2023
Pressed down on braked and nothing happened. Pressed down on emergency break to aid in stopping. No warning lights or sounds
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Jul 15, 2023
Incident date: Jul 1, 2023
Pressed down on braked and nothing happened. Pressed down on emergency break to aid in stopping. No warning lights or sounds
Crash
2 injured
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Jul 15, 2023
Incident date: Jul 1, 2023
Pressed down on braked and nothing happened. Pressed down on emergency break to aid in stopping. No warning lights or sounds
Crash
2 injured
POWER TRAIN
Oct 8, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
UNKNOWN
ENGINE
Oct 8, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
UNKNOWN
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 8, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
UNKNOWN
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 7, 2022
Incident date: Sep 7, 2022
The contact owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH and approaching traffic, another vehicle crashed into the rear of his vehicle. The contact slammed on the brakes but the brake pedal failed to respond, causing the front of the vehicle to crash into a second vehi... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 10, 2018
Incident date: Sep 4, 2018
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP. CAR CANNOT ACCELERATE BEYOND ~30 MPH EVEN WITH HIGH REV.
POWER TRAIN
Sep 10, 2018
Incident date: Sep 4, 2018
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP. CAR CANNOT ACCELERATE BEYOND ~30 MPH EVEN WITH HIGH REV.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 7, 2017
Incident date: Feb 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WITH FORCE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES... Read more
SEATS
Feb 3, 2017
Incident date: Feb 3, 2017
GOT IN MY CAR AND TURNED ON MY SEAT WARMERS AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE. AFTER DRIVING FOR 5 MINUTES I NOTICED A SMELL, THOUGH IT WAS THE FUMES FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KEPT DRIVING AND THEN I FELT SOME DISCOMFORT ON MY LOWER LEFT UPPER HIP AREA. FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS BITING ME. BY THIS TIME ... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Feb 3, 2017
Incident date: Feb 3, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. FIVE MINUTES AFTER THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE SEAT WARMER, SHE SMELLED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, HER JACKET WAS STUCK TO THE SEAT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A HOLE IN THE SEAT AND JACKET. THE CO... Read more
Fire
1 injured
SEATS
Dec 16, 2016
Incident date: Oct 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER LATER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE LUMBAR AREA OF THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND THE CLOTHING WORN BY THE DRIVER.... Read more
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
May 19, 2016
Incident date: May 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT WARMER WAS ACTIVATED AND, ONCE THE SEAT WARMER WAS DEACTIVATED, THE FIRE EXTINGUIS... Read more
Fire
SEATS
Feb 15, 2016
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
I NOTICED I WAS GETTING BURNED ON MY UPPER HIP WHEN THE SEAT HEATER WAS ON. THOUGHT IT WAS THE METAL TRIM ON MY JEANS GETTING TOO HOT BUT DISCOVERED THE SEAT HEATER HAD BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT AND SMELLED LIKE A FIRE. I TURNED IT OFF AND NOW DO NOT USE THE SEAT HEATERS. IT GOT HOT IN A FEW ... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jul 29, 2015
Incident date: Jul 26, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE ESP/ABS LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND A THE CAR MADE A BEEPING SOUND. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND A MESSAGE STATING "DRIVE DIRECTLY TO THE WORKSHOP WITHOUT SWITCHING GEARS," POPPED UP. I STOPPED THE CAR AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND THERE WAS NO LIGHT FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THEN... Read more
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: May 29, 2015
MERCEDES R350 4MATIC YEAR 2007, CURRENT 80000 MILES. 1/ FIRST ISSUE AROUND 20000 MILES, AC IS NOT WORKING WHEN USED FOR LONG HOURS OF DRIVING. NEED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND TURN OFF ENG AND RESTART ENG THEN TURN AC BACK ON TO MAKE IT WORK AGAIN. HAPPEND TILL NOW 80000 MILES. NOISE COME FROM ALL 4 D... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: May 29, 2015
MERCEDES R350 4MATIC YEAR 2007, CURRENT 80000 MILES. 1/ FIRST ISSUE AROUND 20000 MILES, AC IS NOT WORKING WHEN USED FOR LONG HOURS OF DRIVING. NEED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND TURN OFF ENG AND RESTART ENG THEN TURN AC BACK ON TO MAKE IT WORK AGAIN. HAPPEND TILL NOW 80000 MILES. NOISE COME FROM ALL 4 D... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: May 29, 2015
MERCEDES R350 4MATIC YEAR 2007, CURRENT 80000 MILES. 1/ FIRST ISSUE AROUND 20000 MILES, AC IS NOT WORKING WHEN USED FOR LONG HOURS OF DRIVING. NEED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND TURN OFF ENG AND RESTART ENG THEN TURN AC BACK ON TO MAKE IT WORK AGAIN. HAPPEND TILL NOW 80000 MILES. NOISE COME FROM ALL 4 D... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 14, 2015
Incident date: Nov 15, 2014
HISSING NOISE,LEANING TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE, POWER WINDOW BOTTONS ARE BREAK EASILY,EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE CAME OFF/BREAK EASILY, AND TRUNK STOPPED WORKING.IF THIS VEHICLE LEAN MORE LOW TO THE GROUND, THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILDREN IN THI... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 14, 2015
Incident date: Nov 15, 2014
HISSING NOISE,LEANING TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE, POWER WINDOW BOTTONS ARE BREAK EASILY,EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE CAME OFF/BREAK EASILY, AND TRUNK STOPPED WORKING.IF THIS VEHICLE LEAN MORE LOW TO THE GROUND, THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILDREN IN THI... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 14, 2015
Incident date: Nov 15, 2014
HISSING NOISE,LEANING TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE, POWER WINDOW BOTTONS ARE BREAK EASILY,EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE CAME OFF/BREAK EASILY, AND TRUNK STOPPED WORKING.IF THIS VEHICLE LEAN MORE LOW TO THE GROUND, THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILDREN IN THI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 29, 2015
Incident date: Sep 12, 2008
REPLACE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, 3 SUSPENSIONS IS 3 YEARS-TWICE ON THE RIGHT SIDE MERCEDES AND INTERCAR CLAIMED THAT RIGHT REAR AIR SPRING HAD A LEAK LEFT REAR SHOCK LEAKING AND CLAIMED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AT 71725 MILES-SO WAS THE PAGES AND PAGES OF THE LINK BELOW AT 71000 MILES, POWER DOOR LOCKS ST... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 29, 2015
Incident date: Sep 12, 2008
REPLACE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, 3 SUSPENSIONS IS 3 YEARS-TWICE ON THE RIGHT SIDE MERCEDES AND INTERCAR CLAIMED THAT RIGHT REAR AIR SPRING HAD A LEAK LEFT REAR SHOCK LEAKING AND CLAIMED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AT 71725 MILES-SO WAS THE PAGES AND PAGES OF THE LINK BELOW AT 71000 MILES, POWER DOOR LOCKS ST... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 29, 2015
Incident date: Sep 12, 2008
REPLACE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, 3 SUSPENSIONS IS 3 YEARS-TWICE ON THE RIGHT SIDE MERCEDES AND INTERCAR CLAIMED THAT RIGHT REAR AIR SPRING HAD A LEAK LEFT REAR SHOCK LEAKING AND CLAIMED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AT 71725 MILES-SO WAS THE PAGES AND PAGES OF THE LINK BELOW AT 71000 MILES, POWER DOOR LOCKS ST... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 29, 2015
Incident date: Sep 12, 2008
REPLACE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, 3 SUSPENSIONS IS 3 YEARS-TWICE ON THE RIGHT SIDE MERCEDES AND INTERCAR CLAIMED THAT RIGHT REAR AIR SPRING HAD A LEAK LEFT REAR SHOCK LEAKING AND CLAIMED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AT 71725 MILES-SO WAS THE PAGES AND PAGES OF THE LINK BELOW AT 71000 MILES, POWER DOOR LOCKS ST... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Jan 7, 2015
JUST BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON 11/2014 ITS A 2007 MERCEDES R350 WOKE UP ONE MORNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING TO THE LEFT THE FRONT OF THE LEFT PASSENGER SIDE WAS EXTREMELY LOW. IT'S VERY LOW AND IS NOT DRIVABLE. NO WARNINGS. THIS SITUATION IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 20, 2014
Incident date: Jan 15, 2014
WHEN I WOKE UP MY CAR WAS LEANING TO ONE SIDE (THE RIGHT SIDE)...COUPLE OF TIMES THE RED LIGHT (STOP CAR TOO LOW COMES ON) AND I HAVE TO STOP IN A SAFE AREA OF COURSE, BUT THIS IS SCARY WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR YOUNG KIDS WITH YOU... THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVING OVER 45 MILES AWAY FROM HOME... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 18, 2014
Incident date: Nov 6, 2014
THE REAR SUSPENSION BEGAN TO PRODUCE A HISSING NOISE UPON PARKING. THE NEXT TIME WHILE DRIVING A LOUD RELEASE OF AIR WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND THE REAR END OF THE CAR SLAMMED TO THE GROUND. NOW I HAVE TO HAVE THE REAR SUSPENSION REPLACED. THIS SUDDEN FAILURE AT HIGHWAY S... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 26, 2014
Incident date: Aug 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS LEANING TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUT AND THE AIR SPRING FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SUSPENSION KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 8, 2014
Incident date: Mar 3, 2013
PARKED AND VEHICLE PRECEDED TO LEAN TO THE REAR LEFT PASSENGER SIDE. IT'S VERY LOW AND IS NOT DRIVABLE. NO WARNINGS. *TR
SUSPENSION
Feb 6, 2014
Incident date: Sep 17, 2013
CAME OUTSIDE CAR IS LEANING TO THE DRIVERS SIDE.TOOK TO THE SHOP THEY SAID IT WAS THE SUSPENSION SENSOR, REPLACED IT. 2 WEEKS LATER, CAR IS LEANING AGAIN. REPAIR SHOP SAYS ITS THE SUSPENSION SENSOR IN THE REAR. 2 MONTHS LATER CAR IS LEANING AGAIN ON THE EXACT SAME SIDE. THERE HAS TO BE A FAULTY PART... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 22, 2013
Incident date: Aug 6, 2013
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, A DASHBOARD INDICATOR DISPLAYED "CAR TOO LOW". WE PULLED OVER AND THE REAR END OF THE CAR WAS SITTING AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. IT WAS CLEAR THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SUPPORTED SUSPENSION. ON RESTARTING, THE CAR ROSE AND WE WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO OUR DES... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 22, 2013
Incident date: Oct 10, 2013
I NOTICED MY CAR LEANING TO THE LEFT SIDE AS I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM ERRANDS. NO WARNING INDICATOR CAME ON. I WAS CONCERNED MAKING TURNS IN THIS SITUATION BUT MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE IT WAS OBVIOUSLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. AFTER REPLACING THE SUSPENSION AIR ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 22, 2013
Incident date: Oct 11, 2013
AFTER REPLACING THE LEFT SIDE SUSPENSION AIRBAG THE DAY BEFORE, I NOTICED MY CAR LEANING TO THE RIGHT SIDE AS I GOT INTO IT AFTER USING IT ONCE AFTER BEING REPAIRED. NO WARNING INDICATOR CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE CAR. I WAS CONCERNED MAKING TURNS IN THIS SITUATION BUT MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME. I ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 3, 2013
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS AT LEAST EVERY 3-5 MONTHS SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT, WHICH WAS IN 2010. NEARLY ALL OF THE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN UNDER WARRANTY, IT ONLY HAS LESS THAN 75, 000M. IN SEPTEMBER OF THIS YEAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE CAR STARTED STALLING JE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 7, 2013
Incident date: Jul 5, 2013
WOKE UP ONE MORNING AND MY CAR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ADVISING ME THAT I HAD A MALFUNCTION. I REALIZED THAT MY CAR DID NOT LIFT UP AS IT SHOULD HAVE AND AFTER WAITING FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ON HOWEVER; IT WOULD RAISE UP EVENTUALLY. SOME DAYS WERE BETTER THEN OTHERS AND SOM... Read more
STEERING
Jun 6, 2013
Incident date: Jun 6, 2013
STEERING IS DIFFICULT TO TURN WHILE AT LOW RPM OR AT STANDSTILL. STEERING TURNS EASILY WHILE RPM IS >800. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES R-CLASS AND M-CLASS. POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED. *TR
SUSPENSION
May 1, 2013
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
IN OCTOBER 2012, MY 2007 R350 DASH INDICATED AIR SUSPENSION MALFUNCTION AND RIGHT REAR END LOWERED CLOSE TO TOP OF TIRE. BROUGHT TO MERCEDES DEALER IN NEW ROCHELLE, NY FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE A COLLAPSED SUSPENSION AIRBAG COMPONENT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO M... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 13, 2013
Incident date: Feb 28, 2013
JUST WOKE UP ONE MORNING, I WENT TO START MY CAR AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS LEANING TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. I WENT TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE LOWER SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED, SO WE DID THAT, IT COST AROUND $350 FOR LABOR AND PART. I DROVE THE CAR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND SAME PROBLEM.... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 6, 2013
Incident date: Feb 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING AT HALF POWER AND THAT THE DOWN SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILUR... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Feb 28, 2013
Incident date: Dec 18, 2012
2007 MERCEDES BENZ R350. CONSUMER REQUESTS AN INVESTIGATION OF FAULTY SEAT HEATER ELEMENT IN VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON, SHE SUDDENLY NOTICED SMOKE AROUND HER HEAD AND REALIZED THAT IT WAS COMING FROM OVER HER SHOULDER. SHE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 4, 2013
Incident date: Feb 3, 2013
I TURNED ON THE SEAT WARMER AND A MINUTE LATER I SMELL SOMETHING BURNING AND I LOOK TO THE SIDE AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY JEANS AND I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND I SEE SMOKE COMING OUT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE CAR AND IT OPEN A SMALL HOLE IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. *TR
SEATS
Feb 4, 2013
Incident date: Feb 3, 2013
I TURNED ON THE SEAT WARMER AND A MINUTE LATER I SMELL SOMETHING BURNING AND I LOOK TO THE SIDE AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY JEANS AND I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND I SEE SMOKE COMING OUT THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE CAR AND IT OPEN A SMALL HOLE IN THE DRIVERS SEAT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2013
Incident date: Jan 12, 2013
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR MERCEDES R350 WITH TWO OF OUR CHILDREN AND NOTICED A BURNING SMELL IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, SHE SOON REALIZED THAT THE HEAT WARMER ON THE SEAT HAD BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT AND SINGED HER SWEATER LEAVING A BLACK MARK. SHE TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER TO AVOID... Read more
SEATS
Jan 21, 2013
Incident date: Jan 12, 2013
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR MERCEDES R350 WITH TWO OF OUR CHILDREN AND NOTICED A BURNING SMELL IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, SHE SOON REALIZED THAT THE HEAT WARMER ON THE SEAT HAD BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT AND SINGED HER SWEATER LEAVING A BLACK MARK. SHE TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER TO AVOID... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 7, 2013
Incident date: Oct 20, 2012
I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR IN OCTOBER, 2012. ONE MORNING I NOTICED THAT IT WAS LEANING ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM. THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE AIR BAGS??/SUSPENSION? THEIR MECHANIC SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT! ON 1/4/2013, I NOTICED THAT IT WAS LEANING AGAIN O... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 7, 2013
Incident date: Oct 20, 2012
I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR IN OCTOBER, 2012. ONE MORNING I NOTICED THAT IT WAS LEANING ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM. THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE AIR BAGS??/SUSPENSION? THEIR MECHANIC SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT! ON 1/4/2013, I NOTICED THAT IT WAS LEANING AGAIN O... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 21, 2012
Incident date: Mar 18, 2012
I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE R350 JERKED AND THEN SLOWED DOWN AND WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS, STAYED ON FIRST GEAR ALL THROUGH MY RIDE HOME. THE CAR STARTED IN THE MORNING BUT AGAIN WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS AND NO WARNING LIGHT SHOWED ON THE DASH BOARD. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SHOP WHERE I BOUGHT IT IN ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R350
70 manufacturer communications from 46 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 4 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI05 20-P-067123
Oct 9, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil in engine wiring harness
LI0702P0547173
Nov 14, 2016
061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
RecallUpdate
Feb 11, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.
LI27.55-P-060088
Oct 27, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
LI27.55-P-060088
Oct 23, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI49.00-P-060010
Oct 14, 2014
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Fault in particulate sensor
LI91.10-P-048411
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.
LI91.25-P-059380
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
LI18.30-P-055434
Feb 10, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner V) on engine 642
LI14.20-P-052079
Feb 6, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI8270P055572
Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
LI47.40-P-053871
Jul 10, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
LI-72-00-P
May 1, 2013
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
XENTRY: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE NO LONGER RETURNS TO END POSITION. DUE TO A BENT PIN IN THE DYNAMIC BALANCER, THE SUPPORT SPRING OF THE BEARING BRACKET CAN SLIDE OUT OF PLACE OR BECOME UNHOOKED. MODELS 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. NO MODEL YEARS
LI46-20P-055943
Apr 24, 2013
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
LI46-20P-055943
Apr 24, 2013
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
LI46-20P-055943
Apr 24, 2013
010000 STEERING
XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
40-P-052794
Apr 20, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
15-P-050245
Apr 2, 2012
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: GRUNTING/CREAKING SOUND FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT AXLE WHEN BRAKING, DRIVING OVER SURFACE UNDULATIONS, NEGOTIATING TIGHT CORNERS, OR WHILE MANEUVERING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *JS
20-P-053398
Mar 12, 2012
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
LI-47-50
Mar 9, 2011
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR IS WRONG.
LI-47-50
Mar 9, 2011
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR IS WRONG.
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR: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
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
TB-82-10-632
Oct 5, 2009
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
MERCEDES: STOP/TAIL LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING WITH DTCS 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 OR 9136. (VEHICLES WITHOUT LED TAIL LAMPS) *PE UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE UPDATED 4/20/11. REPAIR DOES NOT APPLY TO LED TAIL LAMPS. *PE
TB-P-047927
Sep 17, 2009
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 2
TB-P-047927
Sep 17, 2009
021231 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 2
SB-47-20-56
Sep 10, 2009
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
MERCEDES: ENSURING UNOBSTRUCTED MOVEMENT FOR THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. WHEN INSTALLING THE LEFT OR RIGHT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR IT TO HAVE UNRESTRICTED, UNOBSTRUCTED MOVEMENT. *PE
RB-2009060005
Aug 1, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY DEACTIVATED DURING A VI
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034300 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034410 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
TSB-42-10-109
Jun 15, 2009
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AN
SB-82-30-366E
Jun 4, 2009
137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
MERCEDES BENZ: ADJUSTING WIPER ARMS. IF YOU RECEIVE REPORTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES OF WIPERS CHATTERING/NOISY, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: INSPECT WIPER BLADES/INSERTS FOR WEAR AND REPLACE; THOROUGHLY CLEAN WINDSHIELD; VERIFY USE OF CORRECT WASHER F
SB-82-30-366E
Jun 4, 2009
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
MERCEDES BENZ: ADJUSTING WIPER ARMS. IF YOU RECEIVE REPORTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES OF WIPERS CHATTERING/NOISY, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: INSPECT WIPER BLADES/INSERTS FOR WEAR AND REPLACE; THOROUGHLY CLEAN WINDSHIELD; VERIFY USE OF CORRECT WASHER F
TB-91-16-177
May 11, 2009
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
MERCEDES: ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS ACTIVATE FOR NO REASON. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY DAMAGE TO THE SEAT WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. MODELS 164 AND 251. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
TB-46-10-39C
Dec 2, 2008
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
MERCEDES: CHROME PLATING PEELING ON DECORATIVE CAPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL SPOKES, THIS IS DUE TO LESS THAN OPTIMAL ADHESION BETWEEN CHROME PLATING AND BASE MATERIAL. MODELS 164 AND 251. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TB-46-10-32
Dec 2, 2008
013200 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
MERCEDES: GROANING OR DULL, HEAVY CRACKING NOISES FROM STEERING SHAFT AREA. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL OR MOVING OFF OR BRAKING. THIS MAY BE EMANATING FROM THE BEARING AND HOUSING OF UPPER STEERING SHAFT (FIREWALL PIVOT POINT) OR STEERING
TB-46-10-32
Dec 2, 2008
013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
MERCEDES: GROANING OR DULL, HEAVY CRACKING NOISES FROM STEERING SHAFT AREA. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL OR MOVING OFF OR BRAKING. THIS MAY BE EMANATING FROM THE BEARING AND HOUSING OF UPPER STEERING SHAFT (FIREWALL PIVOT POINT) OR STEERING
SB-2008070002
Aug 1, 2008
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
MERCEDES: REPLACE V BELT UPPER GUIDE PULLEY. THE V BELT UPPER GUIDE PULLEY OPTIMIZED FOR NOISE REDUCTION IS AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE UPPER GUIDE PULLEY AT THE NEXT WORKSHOP VISIT. *PE
SB-2008080001
Aug 1, 2008
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES: CHECK AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. INSUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE IN THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM DAMAGE TO THE PRESSURE DISK IN THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR. *PE
SB-2008080001
Aug 1, 2008
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES: CHECK AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. INSUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE IN THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM DAMAGE TO THE PRESSURE DISK IN THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR. *PE
2006110005
Aug 1, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *KB UPDATED 3/5/09. *PE
033008
Apr 24, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FAULT CODES FC1200 / FC1208 STORED IN ME-SFI CONTROL UNIT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL C230, C280, C350, SLK280, SLK350, CLK350, CLK550, E350, E550, CLS550, S600, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. *NJ
TB-46-20-61
Apr 22, 2008
010000 STEERING
RATTLING/THUMPING NOISE ON ROUGH ROADS AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE WHEN MOVING STEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ON ALL MODEL 164 AND 251 VEHICLES. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
322250
Jan 15, 2008
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
MERCEDES-BENZ MODELS ML63, ML320, ML350, ML500, R320, R350, R500 WITH CODE 489 (AIRMATIC SUSPENSION) - AIRMATIC INOPERATIVE/ (VISIT WORKSHOP) DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *NJ UPDATED 3/11/08.
2007110002
Nov 1, 2007
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MODELS ML350, ML500, ML63, ML320, ML550, GL450, GL320, GL550, R350, R500, R63, R320 - MY2007-2008. INSTALL REAR ENTERAINMENT SOFTWARE. *NJ
2007100003
Nov 1, 2007
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MODELS E320, E500, E55, E350, E550, E63, ML350, ML500, ML63, ML320, ML550, GL450, GL320, GL550 WITH DIESEL ENGINE OM 642 MY 2006-2007 -- UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. *NJ
472052
Sep 1, 2007
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MERCEDES-BENZ - PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER MODULES . MODELS ML63, ML320, ML350, ML500, ML550, GL320, GL450, GL550, R63, R320, R350, R500. MODEL YEAR ALL. *NJ
2007090001
Sep 1, 2007
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
MERCEDES-BENZ MODELS WITH MECHANICAL MIRRORS - LUBRICATE FOLDING MECHANISM OF RIGHT AND LEFT OUTSIDE MIRRORS. *NJ
2007020004
Jun 1, 2007
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
INSTALL SUPPORT FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD SWITCHOVER FLAP (M156 ENGINE). *KB
9160134
May 22, 2007
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS HIGH RESISTANCE FOR SIDE AIRBAG. DTC 9290 AND/OR 92A0. *KB
2007040003
Apr 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK SEAL. *KB
MERCEDES-BENZ R350 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ R350 across all model years (2006–2012).
92
Total Recalls
307
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
19
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths