2004 MERCEDES BENZ S600 Recall

Campaign:
04V228000 on 05/11/2004
Component:
Suspension
Manufactured:
03/31/2000 - 03/30/2004
Affected:
6,238
Defect:
On certain passenger 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 heat and humidity. over time, corrosion may deteriorate the inner steel portions of the hose.
Consequence:
This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage. under some circumstances, leaking hydraulic fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possibility of fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install new, corrosion resistant abc high-pressure distribution hoses. the recall began august 31, 2004. owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2004070012.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2004 MERCEDES BENZ S600 TSBs (31)

Bulletin:
470036
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
Bulletin:
325029
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. models 215, 220 and 230. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
276064
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
422081
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Mercedes-benz - parking brake cannot be operated. models s63, s65, s550, s600. model year unknown. *nj
Bulletin:
PB-54-65-194
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Park assist does not function. all model 221 (221.171, 176, 179, 186, 177) vehicles, equipped with sa code 233 (distronic plus) and 806 (modification year 2006). model years unknown. *pe
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:
PB-46-20-16E
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2
Bulletin:
PB-32-50-35C
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. models 215.3, 220, and 230. model years unknown.
Bulletin:
PB-54-18-208
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Mercedes: display in instrument cluster "air suspension" or "abc service required" is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wiper linkage. models 215.3 and 220. model years unknown.
Bulletin:
TB-82-10-668
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Mercedes: warning message right low beam- check bulb; or left low beam-check bulb in instrument cluster. due to the fact that the xenon burner may not be ignited on first attempt due to tolerances in ignition voltage. model years unkn
Bulletin:
PB-42-45-107
Component:
036500 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Mercedes: esp service required displayed in instrument cluster. also includes 4matics, bi turbos and kompressors. models 215 and 220. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
PB-32-22-77
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Mercedes: vehicle does not lower and/or airmatic visit workshop display in instrument cluster. model 220. model years unknown. *pe updated 7/13/11. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-32-22-78
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.
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-047254
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
Daimler: the weight sensing system (wss) or the right front seat adjuster with wss which necessitate the replacement of the seat adjuster. the seat adjuster with integrated wss sensors (pen system) installed up is no longer available up to
Bulletin:
TB-P-047927
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 2
Bulletin:
LI-58-40
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. no model years li
Bulletin:
P-049241
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mercedes: engine start/stop, engine starts up at random or 12 v on board electrical system voltage too low. the resistance of the electrical line from dc/dc converter control unit n83/1 to ground point w3/9 is too high in the dc/dc conver
Bulletin:
SB-91-60-193
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
Bulletin:
LI46-20-P-048871
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
Mercedes: rattling or dull knocking noise coming from the area of the steering system when driving over rough road. *pe
Bulletin:
LI03-20-P-048278
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Mercedes (xentry): engine makes noise, ticking/crackling at idle speeds up to approx. 1500 rpm. run in effect of 1st crankshaft main bearing. models 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 and 463. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
LI-54-10
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Mercedes: mounting bolt of hv connection to hv battery broken during installation. the mounting bolt shears off when retightened at the hv connection to the hv battery. excessive stress on mounting bolt due to failure to comply with tight
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:
LI32-50
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Mercedes-benze: there is a leakage at the press-fit sleeve of a pulsation damper. this is caused by high heat entering the system or tension in the line. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-42-47
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: esp malfunction or bas malfunction light shows up in the instrument panel because of a wheel speed sensor problem. *rm updated 2/15/13. *pe
Bulletin:
LI-82-85
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Mercedes benz- when doing a software update the update fails and the tuner goes to boot mode. *rm
Bulletin:
LI46-30P054912
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Mercedes (xentry): at the wiring harness for power supply, and in combination with noises, with reduced power assistance when steering, oil is seen at power supply connector of electrohydraulic power steering pump. models 221 and 216. no
Bulletin:
LI80.61-P-061174
Component:
116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:
Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
Bulletin:
LI82.70-P-060004
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
Bulletin:
LI68.05-P-059193
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
Bulletin:
LI82.30-P-059239
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper

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