2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 Recall

Campaign:
16V081000 on 02/10/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
01/29/2008 - 08/14/2012
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.

2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL450 TSBs (23)

Bulletin:
SB-2010090007
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Mercedes: update software for the power electronics control module. model 164.195. *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:
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:
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-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:
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:
LI46-20-P
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: the steering is leaking in the area of input shaft, because of wear on a seal ring. model 164/251. *rm updated 2/1/12. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-40-10-72
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: installation information of bolted wheel connections. all models. *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-54-10
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: battery discharge because no-load discharge too high. *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:
SCB-2011050006
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Mercedes benz: 2011 164. the underfloor seam seal may not meet specifications. *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:
LI46-35P059241
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:
C1A140101
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
LI91.22-P-059988
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
2nd seat row power easy entry function impairment of backrest folding
Bulletin:
LI82.10-P-064172
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlamp lights up sporadically
Bulletin:
LI27.20-P-059067
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Delayed 2-3 upshift

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