2011 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Recall
- Campaign:
- 16V081000 on 02/10/2016
- Component:
- Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
- Manufactured:
- 02/10/2008 - 07/27/2011
- 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.
2011 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 TSBs (33)
- Bulletin:
- SB-2010090007
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Mercedes: update software for the power electronics control module. model 164.195. *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:
- 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-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:
- 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-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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 16-P-053009
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Xentry: mercedes benz: vehicle stumbles and bucks for a few minutes after a cold start when outside temperature is low (no dtcs). engine runs rough in a warm up phase. no model years given. *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-54-65P053709
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): on some vehicles, whenever the reverse gear is engaged, the reverse camera fails to show in display central. *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
- Bulletin:
- LI-46-35-P054316
- Component:
- 016000 steering:electric power assist system
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes); electric steering control unit, in some vehicles, has implausible fault entry due to software needing updating. models ml 350. no model years listed. *pe
- 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:
- LI-30-30
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): some vehicles receive, optical and acoustic, warning message regarding collision prevention assist, without obvious reason, due to offset of short range sensor. models 166. *pe update 8/25/15. *pe
- Bulletin:
- LI54-18P-057840
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): between the front bumper to interior wiring harness, there may be corrosion at electrical connecting point. *pe
- 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:
- 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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