2011 MERCEDES BENZ CL550 Recall
- Campaign:
- 12V557000 on 12/03/2012
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Manufactured:
- 04/17/2011 - 07/11/2011
- Affected:
- 5,800
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 s400, s550, s550 4matic, s63 amg, c300, c300 4matic, e350, glk350, glk350 4matic, cl550 4matic, and cl63 amg vehicles manufactured from april 18, 2011, through july 12, 2011. due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.
- Consequence:
- If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
- Correction:
- Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. the recall campaign is expected to begin in february 2013. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.
2011 MERCEDES BENZ CL550 TSBs (10)
- Bulletin:
- 10-P-053439
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Xentry: mercedes benz: high beam assist temporarily nonfunctional. replace mfk and calibrate with the aid of the 'calibration target for night view assist' special tool. also included glk350 and s550 model year 2011. model cls year 2010-201
- 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:
- LI-47-40-P053871
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): check engine light (cel) is activated; stored in engine control unit is very fine leak. automatic fuel tank leak test software is sensitive and can produces an erroneous diagnosis. models 204, 212, 218, 221, 216,and 166
- Bulletin:
- LI-68-20P-053763
- Component:
- 031100 service brakes, electric
- Summary:
- Xentry(mercedes): when exterior lights switch on, electric parking brake switch flashes 10 times when illuminated. models 216 and 221. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- LI-82-10P-053439
- Component:
- 121300 exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): message will appear indicating high beam assist is activated and is inoperative. models 204, 212, 207, 221, 216, 218, and 166. no model years listed. *pe updated 11/26/13. *pe
- 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:
- LI14-10-P047525
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): foreign objects from exhaust manifold, may have impaired or damaged, briefly, the function of turbocharger, when it switched to limp home mode or insufficient output. models 164, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 218, 2
- Bulletin:
- LI46-35P059241
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): after engine has started, several issues occurs, an acoustic warning sounds is heard, the instrument cluster displays warning message power steering malfunction, service required. steering system is sluggish. model 117
- Bulletin:
- LI42.47-P-048216
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Message in instrument cluster "esp malfunction - service required"
- Bulletin:
- LI05.10-P-056435
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
Home | Privacy