2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 Recalls (3)

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.
Campaign:
16V081000 on 02/10/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
06/07/2009 - 09/14/2011
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.
Campaign:
16V363000 on 05/25/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Affected:
199,705
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 c300 sedan, c300 4matic sedan, c350 sedan, c63 amg sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 glk350, glk350 4-matic and e350 coupe vehicles, 2011 sls amg, e350 convertible, e550 coupe and e550 convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, mbusa is recalling certain model year 2008 c300 sedan, c350 sedan, c63 amg sedan and c300 4-matic sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either zones a or b are not subject to this safety recall. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. owners were sent an interim notification october 2016. a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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 E350 TSBs (20)

Bulletin:
SCB-2011100004
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Mercedes: information is being provide concerning certain vehicles that are affected by the central gateway software, which do not meet current specifications and would need updating. *pe
Bulletin:
LI32-22-P-051722
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor. *kb
Bulletin:
40-P-053441
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Xentry: mercedes benz: reversible emergency tensioning retractor is compatible with wiring harness, model e350 model year unknown. *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:
40-P-053536
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Mercedes benz: right front seat belt or left front seat belt does not roll up completely. caused by belt strap scraping on the retractor housing. also included model cls550 model year 2012. *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-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:
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:
LI72-10P-055044
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. model 207. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
LI-47-00
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Xentry: m271.8 evo engine has poor accelerator response- lack of power under full load and high rpm. engine diagnosis warning lamp (cel) lights up, vehicle is in limp-home mode (may or may not be intermittent). *js
Bulletin:
LI33-15-P047471
Component:
021244 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): with steering at full lock, noise can be heard, like knocking and/or creaking, coming from area of front axle when maneuvering. models 203 (c240, 320, 32, 230), 171 (slk350, 55, 280), 209 (clk 320, 500, 55, 63), 204 (c3
Bulletin:
LI27-19-P056151
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): on some vehicles, sensors are delivering incorrect rpm and control unit of transmission is detecting overspeeding, with possible cause of software error. models 212. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-2013010009
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Mercedes: due to non corresponding to current production configuration, on some vehicles, manufacturer has updated the soft top control module software. model 2011-2012 e350, 550. *pe
Bulletin:
LI91-45P056629
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): on some vehicles, the seat belt extender switch fails to operate. model 207. no model years. *pe
Bulletin:
LI-27-19P056458
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): combination of fault codes p060c00 and/or p060600, causing various transmission symptoms due to central processing unit, software induced internal control unit fault is detected. model 212.098, 212.298, 212. 095, 212.19
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:
2013010009
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
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"
Bulletin:
LI82.70-P-060004
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8

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