2007 MERCEDES BENZ R-CLASS Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 06V495000 on 12/28/2006
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
- Manufactured:
- 11/27/2006 - 12/11/2006
- Affected:
- 1,570
- Defect:
- On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal might not have been fully fastened to its mounting studs.
- Consequence:
- Over time, the pedal may not maintain a consistent pedal position, which could make it more difficult to operate the accelerator.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the mounting nuts of the accelerator pedal. the recall began on january 16, 2007. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2006120008.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V006000 on 01/08/2008
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/2006 - 10/30/2007
- Affected:
- 9,004
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. this results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
- Consequence:
- When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. in addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes recall no. 2008010005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V303000 on 07/08/2008
- Component:
- Electrical system
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2005 - 05/30/2008
- Affected:
- 404
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. a software calibration number (scn) coding received on the affected vehicles during a recent workshop visit was incorrect. depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect scn coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions: (1) the fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; (2) a stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; (3) the obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and, (4) the speedometer may be out of tolerance.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.
- Correction:
- Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008 070001.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
2007 MERCEDES BENZ R-CLASS TSBs (6)
- Bulletin:
- TB-46-20-61
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- TSB-42-10-109
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SB-P-047231
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. increased steering forces in certain positions. approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel
- Bulletin:
- SB-32-25-82
- Component:
- 021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- Bulletin:
- LI27-20-P-051537
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Mercedes: vehicle jerks during gearchange, hard 1-2 and 2-3 shifts, torque converter lockup clutch not engageable. models 212, 216, 218, 221, 251, and 164. model years not given. *kb updated 10/11/12. *pe
- Bulletin:
- LI-46-10P047231
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): due to excessive resistance in universal joint of steering coupling, every 90 degrees, pressure point is felt and an increase force, on steering wheel, would over come uneven steering forces. model 164, 251. no model y
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