2008 MERCEDES BENZ SLK55 Recall

Campaign:
16V081000 on 02/10/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
03/13/2006 - 12/19/2007
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.

2008 MERCEDES BENZ SLK55 TSBs (17)

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:
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:
2008030002
Component:
176100 latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Summary:
Check spring on secondary hood latch, replace hood latch if necessary - model slk350, slk55, slk280, model year 2008. *nj
Bulletin:
PB-35-31-05
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Mercedes benz: model 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) slk class; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) c class; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) e class. vehicles produced between 2/21/08 and 4/3/08 with differential serial number 1824214 to 1865328.
Bulletin:
2008030003
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Mercedes benz: check windshield wiper shaft grommet, correct installation if necessary. windshield wiper shafts may not have been properly installed. model 171. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-2009020004
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
SB-40-15-68
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Mercedes: the instrument cluster displaying tire pressure monitor inoperative and there is a corresponding stored fault code of 5581 (front or rear sensor localization failed), this is because the difference in the signal strength between
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:
LI-58-40
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
SB-32-25-82
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-80-57
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-27-60
Component:
103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: rattling noise at the shift rod. *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
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:
SC-2012070002
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209
Bulletin:
LI82.70-P-060004
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
Bulletin:
LI46.10-P-055432
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Amg performance steering wheel heavily worn/soiled

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