2009 MERCEDES-BENZ R350
14 recalls — 19 complaints — 87 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
16V081000
Feb 11, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Mati... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-637... Read more
16V081000
Feb 11, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Mati... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-637... Read more
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 8 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 26, 2023
Incident date: Feb 8, 2023
Rear Panoramic Roof Glass Cracks
SEAT BELTS
Nov 18, 2018
Incident date: Aug 30, 2014
REAR SEATBELTS RANDOMLY GET STUCK RETRACTED ALL THE WAY OR PARTIALLY OUT AND BECOME UNUSABLE FOR THE ( MIDDLE ROW) REAR PASSENGERS. THIS MALFUNCTION WAS NOTICED ON OR AROUND 8/30/2014 AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE TO ITS CURRENT STATE OF USELESSNESS !
AIR BAGS
Jun 11, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING SAFETY RECALL NOTICES FROM MERCEDES BENZ SEVERAL TIME IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. EACH TIME THAT I CALL MERCEDES BENZ OF SOUTH BAY IN TORRANCE, CA, THEY TELL ME THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART. SINCE THE SAFETY RECALL IS ABOUT THE AIR BAGS, IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT THEY GET FIXED.... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mar 27, 2018
Incident date: Mar 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ R350. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD SOMETHING LIKE A LOUD POPPING SOUND. AT THAT POINT, THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT THE SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNIC... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2018
Incident date: Feb 12, 2018
IN 4 SEPARATE INCIDENTS SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN 2012, I HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS BUT THE GAS GAUGE SHOWS MORE THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL AVAILABLE. MOST RECENTLY, ON FEB 12,2018, MY CAR STOPPED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH ON I-270 IN COLUMBUS OH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNING AND 1/3 TANK OF GAS SHOWING ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 6, 2018
Incident date: Dec 15, 2017
RECEIVED LETTER TELLING ME TO CONTACT YOU FOR A FREE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. THESE AIRBAGS INFLATORS ARE DEFECTED ON MY VEHICLE. PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND PROVIDE DEALER THAT CAN HANDLE THIS ISSUE NEAR MY HOMETOWN.
AIR BAGS
Nov 9, 2017
Incident date: Feb 11, 2016
WE RECEIVED A RECALL IN FEBRUARY 2016 AND STILL THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENTS AVAILABLE. WHY SEND A RECALL WITH NO POSSIBLE RESOLUTION? I GUESS WE JUST CROSS OUR FINGERS AND HOPE?
AIR BAGS
Nov 2, 2017
Incident date: Feb 16, 2016
THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE FEB 11, 2016 AND TO DATE I HAVE NOT =BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE AIR BAG. WHAT DO I DO
AIR BAGS
Oct 30, 2017
Incident date: Oct 30, 2017
TAKATA RECALL, NO REMEDY FROM MERCEDES AS OF YET
AIR BAGS
Oct 25, 2017
Incident date: Oct 25, 2017
I RECEIVED A "TAKATA RECALL" NOTICE ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO ALLEGING THAT MY CURRENT AIRBAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, HARM OR DEATH. I'VE REPEATEDLY TRIED TO CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ TO REPLACE MY AIRBAG AS INSTRUCTED FROM PREVIOUS NOTIFICATIONS AND EVERY SINGLE TIME, I'M TOLD THAT THE PARTS FOR MY ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 4, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ R350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 18, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
DRIVERS SIDE REAR AIR BAG CONSTANTLY LOSING AIR PRESSURE. NO WARNING LIGHT, BOTH WHILE PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING. FENDER NEARLY TOUCHES THE TIRE, VEHICLE LEANS AND BECOMES UNSTABLE. NO VISUAL EVIDENCE OF CRACKED OR DETERIORATION . *TR
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 7, 2013
Incident date: May 27, 2013
MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING HOME FROM VACATION ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH. THERE WAS A HEAVY DOWNPOUR OF RAIN, AND IN THE MIDST OF ALL THAT RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CEASE TO OPERATE. WE BEGAN TO PANIC BECAUSE THE RAIN WAS SO HEAVY. I BEGAN TO TURN THE SWITCH TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER OFF AND ON. FINAL... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 8, 2011
Incident date: Feb 26, 2011
DRIVING THROUGH SNOW STORM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WHICH TURNED INTO HEAVY RAIN IN MA. APPROX. 3-4 HOURS INTO TRIP DRIVING CAREFULLY THROUGH WINTER STORM LIKE CONDITIONS ON MASS PIKE IN LEFT LANE AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING, HAZARDS STOPPED WORKING COULDN'T GET OVER SAFE... Read more
VISIBILITY
Mar 8, 2011
Incident date: Feb 26, 2011
DRIVING THROUGH SNOW STORM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WHICH TURNED INTO HEAVY RAIN IN MA. APPROX. 3-4 HOURS INTO TRIP DRIVING CAREFULLY THROUGH WINTER STORM LIKE CONDITIONS ON MASS PIKE IN LEFT LANE AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING, HAZARDS STOPPED WORKING COULDN'T GET OVER SAFE... Read more
SEATS
Aug 6, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
WIFE IS DISABLED WITH A BACK INJURY LUMBAR SUPPORT HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN 7 MONTHS PART WAS FINALLY ORDERED FROM GERMANY AND THE ITEM SEEMS FIXED WHINING NOISE COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD. MERCEDES ENGINEER SAYS IT IS A AC PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE...AND REFUSES TO FIX IT AGAIN.....CAR WAS IN THE DEALE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 6, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
WIFE IS DISABLED WITH A BACK INJURY LUMBAR SUPPORT HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN 7 MONTHS PART WAS FINALLY ORDERED FROM GERMANY AND THE ITEM SEEMS FIXED WHINING NOISE COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD. MERCEDES ENGINEER SAYS IT IS A AC PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE...AND REFUSES TO FIX IT AGAIN.....CAR WAS IN THE DEALE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
WIFE IS DISABLED WITH A BACK INJURY LUMBAR SUPPORT HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN 7 MONTHS PART WAS FINALLY ORDERED FROM GERMANY AND THE ITEM SEEMS FIXED WHINING NOISE COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD. MERCEDES ENGINEER SAYS IT IS A AC PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE...AND REFUSES TO FIX IT AGAIN.....CAR WAS IN THE DEALE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 6, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
WIFE IS DISABLED WITH A BACK INJURY LUMBAR SUPPORT HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN 7 MONTHS PART WAS FINALLY ORDERED FROM GERMANY AND THE ITEM SEEMS FIXED WHINING NOISE COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD. MERCEDES ENGINEER SAYS IT IS A AC PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE...AND REFUSES TO FIX IT AGAIN.....CAR WAS IN THE DEALE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ R350
87 manufacturer communications from 54 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
NCU-2023060005
Dec 11, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the
NCU-2023060005
Dec 11, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for the
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
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
LI82.10-P-064766
Jun 30, 2020
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
NCU - HVAC Warra
May 21, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
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.
TakataRecall
Feb 26, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5 type inflators
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
LI49.00-P-060010
Oct 14, 2014
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Fault in particulate sensor
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
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
LI-72-20P-053761
Jun 7, 2012
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): WHEN AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE IS BEING CLOSED, IT REVERSES DIRECTION AT LOWER END POSITION. LIFTGATE COLLIDES WITH OBSTRUCTION SENSOR STRIP THAT TRIGGERS ANTI PINCH PROTECT FUNCTION. MODEL 251. NO MODEL YEAR LISTED. *P
LI-91-40
May 9, 2012
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELTS CAN ONLY BE PULLED OUT WITH GREAT EFFORT. A TENSIONER STAYS ENGAGED CREATING THE DIFFICULTY. *RM UPDATED 9/19/11. *PE UPDATED 7/17/12. *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
LI-91-40-P050718
Apr 5, 2012
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
XENTRY(MERCEDES): BULLETIN PROVIDED REGARDING CONTROL UNIT DETECTING AN UNDERVOLTAGE AFTER BUCKLING UP (BELT SLACK ELIMINATION) DURING SEAT BELT ADJUSTMENT SEQUENCE. *PE UPDATED 5/23/12. *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
LI46-20-P051767
Nov 29, 2011
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE INPUT SHAFT, BELOW THE PROTECTIVE CAP. THERE IS WEAR ON A SEAL RING LOCATED IN THE CONTROL HEAD. *RM UPDATED 5/17/2012 *JS
LI46-20-P051767
Nov 29, 2011
010000 STEERING
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE INPUT SHAFT, BELOW THE PROTECTIVE CAP. THERE IS WEAR ON A SEAL RING LOCATED IN THE CONTROL HEAD. *RM UPDATED 5/17/2012 *JS
LI-05-20-P
May 31, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT AND/OR SCORING OF A PISTON. *RM
SCB-2010110005
May 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ: THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM RELATING TO THE TANK HEATER LINES. *RM
LI-27-60-P049270
Apr 4, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE AUTO-TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO LIMP HOME MODE OR HAS NO POWER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. A PISTON MAY BE DAMAGED. *RM
LI-03-30
Mar 30, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES BENZ: ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM
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.
LI-88-70
Mar 6, 2011
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM
LI-88-70
Mar 6, 2011
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM
LI32-22-P-047927
Feb 2, 2011
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE DEFECTIVE CONNECTING CABLES THAT ARE DRAINING THE AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR CAUSING THE AIRMATIC LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM
LI-07-08
Dec 8, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM
LI-07-08
Dec 8, 2010
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM
LI-07-08
Dec 8, 2010
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM
LI-80-57
Dec 8, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM
LI-80-57
Dec 8, 2010
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM
LI-80-57
Dec 8, 2010
010000 STEERING
MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM
SB-20101100005
Dec 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR HEATER LINES. *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
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-91-60-193
Jun 11, 2010
140000 AIR BAGS
MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. WITH 164, 216 221, 251 AND NEWER, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN BE RESET
LI03-20-P-048278
Feb 22, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MERCEDES (XENTRY): ENGINE MAKES NOISE, TICKING/CRACKLING AT IDLE SPEEDS UP TO APPROX. 1500 RPM. RUN IN EFFECT OF 1ST CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING. MODELS 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 AND 463. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
LI82-30-P-045348
Feb 5, 2010
137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
MERCEDES (XENTRY): REAR WINDOW WIPER FAILS TO FUNCTION OR STOPS INTERMITTENTLY. LOW VOLTAGE CUTOFF RELAY IN THE REAR FUSE AND RELAY BLOCK (REAR (SRB). ONLY PART NUMBER A164 540 02 72 CAUSES THIS CONDITION. CHECK PART NUMBER OF REAR SRB,
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
LI-82-10/598B
Oct 1, 2009
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
XENTRY (MERCEDES BENZ): REPLACING EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS. EXTERIOR LIGHTS. LI DID NOT MATCH DTB FROM WHICH IT WAS CREATED. (MAIN REMEDY FOR REPAIR WAS MISSING.) *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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TSB-2009020004
Mar 1, 2009
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE OF NO SERVICE AND TELE AID INOPERABLE WILL
TSB-2009020004
Mar 1, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE OF NO SERVICE AND TELE AID INOPERABLE WILL
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-46-10-32
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
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
SB-2008070004
Aug 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MERCEDES: CHECK COOLANT LINE ON DIESEL ENGINE, REPLACE, IF NECESSARY. THE COOLANT HOSE IN THE AREA OF THE FAN SHROUD MAY WORK LOOSE WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT RETENTION OF THE BRACKET. *PE
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