2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S600

1 recalls — 4 complaints — 71 TSBs

04V228000 May 13, 2004
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND HUMIDITY. OVER TIME, CORROSION MAY DETERIORATE THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE HOSE.
Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE. UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
6,238 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
INTERIOR LIGHTING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 29, 2018
Incident date: May 22, 2018
ELECTRIC CONSUMERS ONLINE CONSTANTLY COMES IN DASHBOARD AND MALFUNCTION MEMORY NOMALFUNCTION AND BATTERY LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON
INTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 29, 2014
Incident date: Oct 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Nov 14, 2014
Incident date: Nov 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC HOSE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT BOTH THE ABC HOSE AND PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 26, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S600. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL FAILED AND CAUSED THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCL... Read more
Fire

EPA Fuel Economy — 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S600

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
5.5L 12-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 11.0 17.0 13.0 Premium $6,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S600

71 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
020000 SUSPENSION4
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL3
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
050000 PARKING BRAKE2
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
LI4015P073743 Oct 20, 2021
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Tire Pressure Sensors.
LI8220P073063 Jun 16, 2021
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
LI54.30-P-072145 Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145 Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI27.50-P-071658 Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-049281 Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI80.61-P-061174 Mar 31, 2015
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
LI80.61-P-061174 Mar 31, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
LI82.70-P-060004 Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI80.20-P-059363 Jul 12, 2014
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely). This complaint is accompanied by the following symptoms: - Illumination of the trunk lid control button (S62/26) fails. - The ACTUAL value* of the trunk li
LI80.20-P-059363 Jul 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely). This complaint is accompanied by the following symptoms: - Illumination of the trunk lid control button (S62/26) fails. - The ACTUAL value* of the trunk li
LI68.20-P-059330 Jul 3, 2014
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
When on rough roads and with side loads applied to the center console (leg support) cracking noise may occur in the transition between the instrument panel and the center console.
LI82.30-P-059239 Jun 23, 2014
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
LI68.05-P-059193 Jun 20, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
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
GI88.40-P-057430 Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI32.22-P-058342 Jan 31, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
Creaking noises from the area of the air suspension strut on the front axle when driving over bumps with the steering turned. Topic only reported from outer wheel until now.
LI8270P055572 Aug 5, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
LI46-30P054912 Oct 29, 2012
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
MERCEDES (XENTRY): AT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR POWER SUPPLY, AND IN COMBINATION WITH NOISES, WITH REDUCED POWER ASSISTANCE WHEN STEERING, OIL IS SEEN AT POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR OF ELECTROHYDRAULIC POWER STEERING PUMP. MODELS 221 AND 216. NO
LI46-30P054912 Oct 29, 2012
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
MERCEDES (XENTRY): AT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR POWER SUPPLY, AND IN COMBINATION WITH NOISES, WITH REDUCED POWER ASSISTANCE WHEN STEERING, OIL IS SEEN AT POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR OF ELECTROHYDRAULIC POWER STEERING PUMP. MODELS 221 AND 216. NO
LI-42-47 Oct 2, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MERCEDES-BENZ: ESP MALFUNCTION OR BAS MALFUNCTION LIGHT SHOWS UP IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAUSE OF A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PROBLEM. *RM UPDATED 2/15/13. *PE
PB-32-22-77 May 6, 2011
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES: VEHICLE DOES NOT LOWER AND/OR AIRMATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 7/13/11. *PE
LI32-50 Jan 20, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MERCEDES-BENZE: THERE IS A LEAKAGE AT THE PRESS-FIT SLEEVE OF A PULSATION DAMPER. THIS IS CAUSED BY HIGH HEAT ENTERING THE SYSTEM OR TENSION IN THE LINE. *RM
LI-82-85 Dec 8, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ- WHEN DOING A SOFTWARE UPDATE THE UPDATE FAILS AND THE TUNER GOES TO BOOT MODE. *RM
LI-82-85 Dec 8, 2010
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
MERCEDES BENZ- WHEN DOING A SOFTWARE UPDATE THE UPDATE FAILS AND THE TUNER GOES TO BOOT MODE. *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
P-049241 Jun 7, 2010
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MERCEDES: ENGINE START/STOP, ENGINE STARTS UP AT RANDOM OR 12 V ON BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO LOW. THE RESISTANCE OF THE ELECTRICAL LINE FROM DC/DC CONVERTER CONTROL UNIT N83/1 TO GROUND POINT W3/9 IS TOO HIGH IN THE DC/DC CONVER
P-049241 Jun 7, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MERCEDES: ENGINE START/STOP, ENGINE STARTS UP AT RANDOM OR 12 V ON BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO LOW. THE RESISTANCE OF THE ELECTRICAL LINE FROM DC/DC CONVERTER CONTROL UNIT N83/1 TO GROUND POINT W3/9 IS TOO HIGH IN THE DC/DC CONVER
P-049241 Jun 7, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES: ENGINE START/STOP, ENGINE STARTS UP AT RANDOM OR 12 V ON BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO LOW. THE RESISTANCE OF THE ELECTRICAL LINE FROM DC/DC CONVERTER CONTROL UNIT N83/1 TO GROUND POINT W3/9 IS TOO HIGH IN THE DC/DC CONVER
LI-54-10 May 17, 2010
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
MERCEDES: MOUNTING BOLT OF HV CONNECTION TO HV BATTERY BROKEN DURING INSTALLATION. THE MOUNTING BOLT SHEARS OFF WHEN RETIGHTENED AT THE HV CONNECTION TO THE HV BATTERY. EXCESSIVE STRESS ON MOUNTING BOLT DUE TO FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TIGHT
LI-54-10 May 17, 2010
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MERCEDES: MOUNTING BOLT OF HV CONNECTION TO HV BATTERY BROKEN DURING INSTALLATION. THE MOUNTING BOLT SHEARS OFF WHEN RETIGHTENED AT THE HV CONNECTION TO THE HV BATTERY. EXCESSIVE STRESS ON MOUNTING BOLT DUE TO FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TIGHT
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
LI46-20-P-048871 Feb 18, 2010
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
MERCEDES: RATTLING OR DULL KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING SYSTEM WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD. *PE
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-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-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
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
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
SB-P-047254 Sep 8, 2009
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
DAIMLER: THE WEIGHT SENSING SYSTEM (WSS) OR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER WITH WSS WHICH NECESSITATE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEAT ADJUSTER. THE SEAT ADJUSTER WITH INTEGRATED WSS SENSORS (PEN SYSTEM) INSTALLED UP IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE UP TO
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
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
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
SB-32-22-78 May 6, 2009
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
SB-32-22-78 May 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
470036 May 1, 2009
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
470036 May 1, 2009
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
325029 Mar 31, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ABC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE. *TT UPDATED 5/14/09. MODELS 215, 220 AND 230. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-42-45-107 Mar 20, 2009
036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
MERCEDES: ESP SERVICE REQUIRED DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. ALSO INCLUDES 4MATICS, BI TURBOS AND KOMPRESSORS. MODELS 215 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-42-45-107 Mar 20, 2009
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
MERCEDES: ESP SERVICE REQUIRED DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. ALSO INCLUDES 4MATICS, BI TURBOS AND KOMPRESSORS. MODELS 215 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-46-20-16E Feb 27, 2009
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
MERCEDES: LEAKS AT STEERING GEAR CONTROL HEAD CONNECTION TO HIGH OR LOW PRESSURE LINES OR LEAKS AT INTERNAL STEERING LINES OF CONTROL HEAD CONNECTION TO STEERING GEAR HOUSING. MODELS 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, AND 2
PB-46-20-16E Feb 27, 2009
010000 STEERING
MERCEDES: LEAKS AT STEERING GEAR CONTROL HEAD CONNECTION TO HIGH OR LOW PRESSURE LINES OR LEAKS AT INTERNAL STEERING LINES OF CONTROL HEAD CONNECTION TO STEERING GEAR HOUSING. MODELS 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, AND 2
TB-82-10-668 Jan 7, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES: WARNING MESSAGE RIGHT LOW BEAM- CHECK BULB; OR LEFT LOW BEAM-CHECK BULB IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE XENON BURNER MAY NOT BE IGNITED ON FIRST ATTEMPT DUE TO TOLERANCES IN IGNITION VOLTAGE. MODEL YEARS UNKN
TB-82-10-668 Jan 7, 2009
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES: WARNING MESSAGE RIGHT LOW BEAM- CHECK BULB; OR LEFT LOW BEAM-CHECK BULB IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE XENON BURNER MAY NOT BE IGNITED ON FIRST ATTEMPT DUE TO TOLERANCES IN IGNITION VOLTAGE. MODEL YEARS UNKN
PB-54-18-208 Dec 15, 2008
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER "AIR SUSPENSION" OR "ABC SERVICE REQUIRED" IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE WIPER LINKAGE. MODELS 215.3 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
PB-54-18-208 Dec 15, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES: DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER "AIR SUSPENSION" OR "ABC SERVICE REQUIRED" IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE WIPER LINKAGE. MODELS 215.3 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
PB-54-18-208 Dec 15, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES: DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER "AIR SUSPENSION" OR "ABC SERVICE REQUIRED" IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE WIPER LINKAGE. MODELS 215.3 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
PB 82-10-630 Jul 28, 2008
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
MERCEDES BENZ: WATER IN TAIL LAMP HOUSING ON EITHER RIGHT SIDE OR LEFT SIDE. *PE
PB-54-65-194 Mar 26, 2008
050000 PARKING BRAKE
PARK ASSIST DOES NOT FUNCTION. ALL MODEL 221 (221.171, 176, 179, 186, 177) VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SA CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) AND 806 (MODIFICATION YEAR 2006). MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-32-50-35C Feb 22, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES: THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION LEVEL RANDOMLY LOWERING WHILE DRIVING AND/OR RAPID SPORADIC LEVEL CHANGES SHORTLY AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE BODY ACCELERATION SENSORS. MODELS 215.3, 220, AND 230. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
422081 Oct 26, 2007
050000 PARKING BRAKE
MERCEDES-BENZ - PARKING BRAKE CANNOT BE OPERATED. MODELS S63, S65, S550, S600. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *NJ
276064 Dec 13, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
LEARNING IN SELECTION RANGE SENSOR NOT POSSIBLE AFTER EHS REPLACEMENT. *TT

MERCEDES-BENZ S600 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ S600 across all model years (2001–2017).

16 Total Recalls
95 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
7 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ S600 — Year by Year

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2012 1 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2007 0 9 View
2006 0 1 View
2005 0 4 View
2004 (current) 1 4
2003 1 8 View
2002 1 12 View
2001 1 44 View
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1995 0 7 View
1994 0 2 View
1993 0 1 View

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AMG C43 944 74 View
CLA 250 923 130 View
AMG GLC43 920 42 View