2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML550 Recall

Campaign:
16V081000 on 02/10/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
02/05/2008 - 07/10/2011
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.

2009 MERCEDES BENZ ML550 TSBs (27)

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:
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-47-20-56
Component:
092000 fuel system, other:delivery
Summary:
Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. when installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed movement. *pe
Bulletin:
TB-P-047927
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
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
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:
LI-72-00-P
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or become unhooked. models 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. no model years
Bulletin:
SB-2009120003
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Mercedes benz: check coolant protection level of the hybrid power electronics module and high voltage battery, correct if necessary. model and my 164 2010. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-91-40-192
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Mercedes: replacing the emergency tensioning retractor. when replacing the left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (a76) or the right front reversible emergency tensioning retractor (a76/1), return the damaged part to the qec
Bulletin:
P-049567
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. in addition fault code fc 9061 and/or fc 9062 is stored in the front sa
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:
LI-47-30
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mercedes (xentry): engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. magnetic short between armature and pole core due to calibration error at valve and tolerance deviation by supplying manufacturer. this causes the purge valve to jam in the open
Bulletin:
LI91-22-P-048771
Component:
222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
Summary:
Mercedes: the electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding function does not work at all. a warning message about locking the 3rd seat row may also appear in the display. *pe
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-68-50
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: the load compartment roller blind has catch bolts loose or broken from improper force when using. *rm
Bulletin:
LI42-45-P-051201
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: there is the possibility of multiple brake warning messages displayed. there is a worn line causing fault codes. *rm updated 6/29/11. *pe updated 7/13/11. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-20101100005
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-80-57
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-07-08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: the starter clicks but does not crank when trying to start. a voltage dip is causing the ignition procedure to fail. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-33-25
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: at the front wheel bearing there is a loud knock sound when going around a corner at slow speeds. there is an insufficient fit at the bearings. *rm updated 10/14/11. *pe updated 6/19/13. *pe
Bulletin:
LI-27-60-P049270
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. there are multiple possible fault codes. a piston may be damaged. *rm
Bulletin:
LI46-20-P051767
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: the steering is leaking in the input shaft, below the protective cap. there is wear on a seal ring located in the control head. *rm updated 5/17/2012 *js
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-91-40-P050718
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Xentry(mercedes): bulletin provided regarding control unit detecting an undervoltage after buckling up (belt slack elimination) during seat belt adjustment sequence. *pe updated 5/23/12. *js
Bulletin:
LI46-10P-054715
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Mercedes (xentry): due to amine deposits from steering wheel foam, horn plate of steering wheel, short circuited, causing the multifunction buttons, on steering wheel, to be non-functional. models 164, 251. no model years listed.
Bulletin:
LI46-20P-055943
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking noises. models 164, 251. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
LI07.08-P-060993
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code u145400: "implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"

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