2011 MERCEDES BENZ E Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 10V459000 on 10/06/2010
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/2009 - 02/27/2010
- Affected:
- 85,300
- Defect:
- Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2010 c-class, model 204, e-class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 e-class coupe/cabriolet model 207 vehicles. the power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid.
- Consequence:
- Owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle in areas, such as parking lots, where maximum power steering is required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. the safety recall began on october 31, 2010. 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V540000 on 11/02/2010
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:fuel filter
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/2010 - 09/29/2010
- Affected:
- 2,297
- Defect:
- Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model w164, gl-class, model x164, e-class, model w212, r-class, and model v251vehicles. the o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter.
- Consequence:
- Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the safety recall began on november 24, 2010. owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372. this campaign has been superseded . please see recall campaign 11v-496.
- 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 11V213000 on 04/03/2011
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 07/07/2010 - 07/11/2010
- Affected:
- 41
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2011 e-class model w212 and s212 vehicles manufactured from july 8, 2010, through july 12, 2010. insufficient adhesive between the vibration damper and its inner mass damper ring could cause a sudden separation of the inner mass damper ring from the vibration damper.
- Consequence:
- While working in the engine compartment during engine operation, the damper ring could strike and injure the person repairing the vehicle or a bystander.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on april 8, 2011. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes safety recall no. 2011030004.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 11V496000 on 10/12/2011
- Component:
- Fuel system, diesel
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/2010 - 02/27/2011
- Affected:
- 6,872
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz usa (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through april 2011, ml-class (w164 platform), manufactured from january 2010 through march 2011, gl-class (x164 platform), manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011, and model year 2012 s-class (221 platform) vehicles. the diesel fuel filter may leak from the area around the heating component.
- Consequence:
- Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.
- Correction:
- Mbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2011. owners may contact mercedes-benz usa 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2011 MERCEDES BENZ E TSBs (13)
- 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:
- SB-32-25-82
- Component:
- 021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SB-20101100005
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines. *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:
- LI27-60P051774-1
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jolts during start-offs, steady driving, or acceleration. the control valve temporary jams. *rm updated 12/28/11. *pe
- Bulletin:
- LI-91-40P051830
- Component:
- 151000 seat belts:front
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: the front seat belt catches when pulled out, because the strap was not guided back properly. happens on both the passenger and driver's side. *rm updated 5/22/2012. *js
- Bulletin:
- LI-27-60-P051773
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: there is a transmission trouble code stored. it is a diagnostic problem with the wet start-up clutch. *rm
- Bulletin:
- LI-72-12-P
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: the rear door cannot be opened from the outside in cold temperatures. the window guide rail of the door freezes. *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:
- SB-40-10-72
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: installation information of bolted wheel connections. all models. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SCB-2011100002
- Component:
- 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
- Summary:
- Mercedes: on some affected vehicles, the trunk lid may touch bumper during closing. *pe
- 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
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