2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 04V285000 on 06/23/2004
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2002 - 10/30/2003
- Affected:
- 16,690
- Defect:
- On certain vehicles, the trunk lid springs could fail in the closed trunk lid position.
- Consequence:
- If the trunk lid is manually lifted, it may not remain in the up position and could cause injury if it comes down while someone is reaching into the trunk.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace both trunk lid springs. the recall began august 17, 2004. owners should contact mercedes- benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2004 050015.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 07V263000 on 06/24/2007
- Component:
- Suspension
- Affected:
- 19,924
- Defect:
- On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.
- Consequence:
- This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose. the recall began on july 2, 2007. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 207060002.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07V263000 on 06/24/2007
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Affected:
- 19,924
- Defect:
- On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.
- Consequence:
- This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose. the recall began on july 2, 2007. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 207060002.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS TSBs (10)
- Bulletin:
- 2004070012
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Replacement of abc pressure supply valve unit hydraulic line. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2004050015
- Component:
- 175200 latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
- Summary:
- The trunk lid springs could fail in the closed trunk lid position due to extensive exposure to very high temperatures. voluntary recall campaign. cover letter, recall campaign bulletin and letter to owners. *tt literature from warrant
- Bulletin:
- 010104
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- The high pressure hydraulic distribution hose of the active body control (abc) may deteriorate over time due to excessive exposure to humidity and high temperatures. voluntary recall campaign of active body control (abc) (12 cylinder only)
- Bulletin:
- 8270314B
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- High-pitched whining noise heard on telephone/vcs/tele aid calls. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 887039
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8210504
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Headlamp low beam or fog lamp is always either too high or too low. *tt
- Bulletin:
- PB 82-10-630
- Component:
- 123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
- Summary:
- Mercedes benz: water in tail lamp housing on either right side or left side. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-42-10-109
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
- Bulletin:
- SB-P-047527
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. the function works again after a short time or distance. when the foot operated parking brake is applied, the parktronic system is deactivated. if the foot operated parking brake is o
- Bulletin:
- LI82.30-P-059239
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
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