2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230 Recall

Campaign:
16V081000 on 02/10/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
02/03/2005 - 03/07/2007
Affected:
711,159
Defect:
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 4matic, e550 coupe, e550 4matic, and e63 amg, 2011-2012 gl350 bluetec 4matic and r350 bluetec 4matic, 2009-2012 gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic and r350 4matic, 2007-2008 slk280, slk350, and slk55 amg, 2011-2014 sls amg coupe, 2012 sls amg cabriolet, 2013-2014 sls amg gt and sls amg gt cabriolet, 2005 c230 kompressor and c320, 2006-2007 c230, 2006-2011 c350, 2008-2011 c300 and c300 4matic, 2010-2012 glk350 and glk350 4matic and 2007-2008 chrysler crossfire vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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.
Correction:
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 1-800-367-6372 and chrysler owners may contact fiat chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230 TSBs (25)

Bulletin:
470036
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
076165
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Check engine light on / fault codes 0338, 0342, 2090 or 2094. *kb
Bulletin:
2006110005
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe
Bulletin:
2007010012
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Check seam seal in spare tire well and reseal if necessary. *kb
Bulletin:
2007050002
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Replace vehicle emission control information label. *kb
Bulletin:
033008
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
2007040006
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Check engine control module software and update as required. check catalytic converters and replace as required. *nj
Bulletin:
2007040005
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Check engine control module software and update as required. *nj
Bulletin:
2007100004
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63 and s430 4matic, s500 4matic. my 2005-2006 -- replace transfer case. *nj updated 5/13/09. models c280, c350, c320 and c240. my 2005-2007. *pe
Bulletin:
424586
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
All model 171, 203 and 209 vehicles equipped with sales code 477 - tire loss warning system (indirect esp based) with run flat tires. [tire pressure monitoring inactive] displayed instrument cluster. model year 2005-2007. *nj
Bulletin:
SB-2008070002
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
PB-82-10-376F
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. a function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r (230). model years uknown. *pe
Bulletin:
PB-42-30-103
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Mercedes vehicle: the anti-lock brake system (abs) return flow pump running without control with corresponding fault code c1401, clean and insulated the connector for the return flow pump relay. models 202 and 208. model years unknown.
Bulletin:
SC-2007100004
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. models 203, 211, 220. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-2008120008
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles the transmission pilot bushing may leak. dealer will repla
Bulletin:
PB-42-45-105
Component:
250000 electronic stability control
Summary:
Mercedes benz: all model 202, 208, 210 equipped with code 472a (electronic stability program) esp indicator lamp illuminated/fault code c1401 or c1405. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
RB-2009060005
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
SB-91-60-193
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
LI03-20-P-048278
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
LI-43-10
Component:
031100 service brakes, electric
Summary:
Mercedes benz (daimler): unsatisfactory brake servo assistance after a cold start, primarily when maneuvering. low vacuum in the intake manifold due to wide open throttle valve. retrofit electric brake booster vacuum pump (m56). model 20
Bulletin:
LI-82-10/598B
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
SB-32-25-82
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-88-70
Component:
126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:
Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-03-30
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mercedes benz: engine light is on with stored trouble codes. *rm
Bulletin:
LI32.25-P-061137
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

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