2009 MERCEDES BENZ R350 Recall
- Campaign:
- 16V081000 on 02/10/2016
- Component:
- Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
- Manufactured:
- 02/05/2008 - 07/11/2011
- 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 R350 TSBs (39)
- Bulletin:
- 462046
- Component:
- 014000 steering:rack and pinion
- Summary:
- Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-2008070004
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Mercedes: check coolant line on diesel engine, replace, if necessary. the coolant hose in the area of the fan shroud may work loose when driving on rough roads due to insufficient retention of the bracket. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TB-46-10-39C
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. models 164 and 251. model years unknown. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TB-46-10-32
- Component:
- 013100 steering:gear box:shaft sector
- Summary:
- Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. when turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. this may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering
- Bulletin:
- TB-91-16-177
- Component:
- 221300 seats:front assembly:head restraint
- Summary:
- Mercedes: active head restraints activate for no reason. this may be caused by damage to the seat wiring harness causing a short circuit. models 164 and 251. model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09. *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:
- 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:
- SB-82-30-366E
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Mercedes benz: adjusting wiper arms. if you receive reports on certain vehicles of wipers chattering/noisy, proceed as follows: inspect wiper blades/inserts for wear and replace; thoroughly clean windshield; verify use of correct washer f
- 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-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:
- LI82-30-P-045348
- Component:
- 137000 visibility:rear window wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Mercedes (xentry): rear window wiper fails to function or stops intermittently. low voltage cutoff relay in the rear fuse and relay block (rear (srb). only part number a164 540 02 72 causes this condition. check part number of rear srb,
- 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:
- LI32-22-P-047927
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: there are defective connecting cables that are draining the airmatic compressor causing the airmatic light to come on. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SB-20101100005
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines. *rm
- Bulletin:
- LI-91-40
- Component:
- 151300 seat belts:front:retractor
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: the driver or passenger front seat belts can only be pulled out with great effort. a tensioner stays engaged creating the difficulty. *rm updated 9/19/11. *pe updated 7/17/12. *pe
- 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-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-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-47-50
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: the fuel level indicator is wrong.
- 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:
- SCB-2010110005
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Mercedes benz: there is a software problem relating to the tank heater lines. *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:
- 20-P-053398
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js
- Bulletin:
- 15-P-050245
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Xentry: mercedes benz: grunting/creaking sound from the area of the front axle when braking, driving over surface undulations, negotiating tight corners, or while maneuvering. model years unknown. *js
- Bulletin:
- 40-P-052794
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js
- Bulletin:
- LI-72-20P-053761
- Component:
- 162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): when automatic liftgate is being closed, it reverses direction at lower end position. liftgate collides with obstruction sensor strip that triggers anti pinch protect function. model 251. no model year listed. *p
- 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:
- LI82.70-P-060004
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- Bulletin:
- LI49.00-P-060010
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Fault in particulate sensor
- Bulletin:
- LI27.55-P-060088
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Procedure in case of slight oil traces on transmission 722.9
- Bulletin:
- LI27.55-P-060088
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Procedure in case of slight oil traces on transmission 722.9
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