2008 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 08V303000 on 07/08/2008
- Component:
- Electrical system
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/2005 - 04/29/2008
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 08V682000 on 12/22/2008
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist system
- Manufactured:
- 03/02/2008 - 03/19/2008
- Affected:
- 577
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz is recalling 577 my 2008 gl-class, m-class, and r-class vehicles. a defect may exist in the driving pin used to control the oil pressure of the power steering.
- Consequence:
- If a defective driving pin exists in a vehicle and the pin breaks during normal vehicle turning, the normally available hydraulic support function will no longer function and steering wheel operation will be limited.
- Correction:
- Mercedes-benz will replace the steering gears. the recall began on january 28, 2009. owner may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008120011.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2008 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS TSBs (3)
- 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:
- SB-32-25-82
- Component:
- 021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- Bulletin:
- LI-05-20-P
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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
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