2004 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS Recalls (5)
- 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:
- 06V028000 on 02/01/2006
- Component:
- Interior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/2004 - 09/29/2004
- Affected:
- 36,911
- Defect:
- On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. the instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in operation.
- Consequence:
- Due to inadequate illumination, the driver will be unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. the recall will be conducted in phases. phase i was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- 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:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 08V303000 on 07/08/2008
- Component:
- Electrical system
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/2004 - 05/30/2004
- Affected:
- 404
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. a software calibration number (scn) coding received on the affected vehicles during a recent workshop visit was incorrect. depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect scn coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions: (1) the fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; (2) a stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; (3) the obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and, (4) the speedometer may be out of tolerance.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.
- Correction:
- Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008 070001.customers may 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.
2004 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS TSBs (19)
- Bulletin:
- 8295322
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Tele aid not active displayed in instrument cluster. *tt
- 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:
- 8200300
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Diagnostic enhancement. 220/215 comand enhanced diagnostic assistance center edac. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 422049
- Component:
- 051120 parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
- Summary:
- Noises from parking brake cable. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8285434
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Comand head unit hangs at the star symbol when booting up. *tt updated *eh
- Bulletin:
- 8285433
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sd flash telematics cd stuck in comand head unit when performing a software update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8270314B
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- High-pitched whining noise heard on telephone/vcs/tele aid calls. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 276053
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Rough downshifting when accelerating. *tt various models including 2005 mercedes-benz 219 and 220. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 887039
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8285443
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Comand head unit disc drive malfunctions at low temperatures. various models including mercedes-benz model 215, and 220 2004 and 2005. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2005110002
- Component:
- 063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
- Summary:
- Inspect catalytic converter, replace if necessary, due to the steel material used to manufacture the catalytic converter housing did not meet din specifications and could lead to a noise complaint. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 276064
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2006020008
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Inspect transmission pilot bushing at electrochydraulic unit and replace if necessary. the transmission pilot bushing may have been installed on the control units with non-tempered sealing rings which may cause a small leak to occur. *t
- 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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