2012 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 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:
04/23/2008 - 07/15/2010
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:
17V017000 on 01/11/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
05/31/2011 - 05/31/2012
Affected:
103,406
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2012 c300 4matic, c250, c250 coupe, c350, c350 coupe 4matic, c350 coupe, c63 amg, c63 amg coupe, e350 coupe 4matic, e350 cabrio, e350 coupe, e550 cabrio, e550 coupe, glk350 4matic, glk350, sls amg cabrio, and sls amg coupe 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 2009 c300 4matic, c300, c350 and c63 amg 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." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above mbusa is recalling certain 2008 c300 4matic, c300, and c350 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. 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 front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. parts are not currently available. owners were sent an interim notification february 2017. 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.

2012 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 TSBs (11)

Bulletin:
SB-2012080001
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Mercedes: due to having engine misfire and high primary current from uncontrolled charging and discharging of ignition coils, the eight ignition coils will be replaced. models 2012 204. *pe
Bulletin:
LI80-57-P051521
Component:
012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): an internal issue with electronic steering lock is causing a failure of no cranking, intermittent no crank or no start and warning icons will not illuminate in icm. model glk350, e350, 550. no model years listed.
Bulletin:
LI54-10-P054089
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): after ignition is off, rotary light switch sends wrong signal due to battery discharged and vehicle not starting. model e350,550,63, c300,350,63,250, glk350. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
LI18-30P-054921
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mercedes (xentry): when engine switches to unit protection function (limp-home mode), set too conservatively, causes vehicle to have reduced or no power, intermittently, and software needs to be updated. model 204. no model years listed
Bulletin:
SC-2013010003
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Mercedes: due to production issue, the seam seal will be applied to both the right and left rocker panels, that were missing. models 2012 204 (glk350). *pe
Bulletin:
SC-2012070005A
Component:
198000 tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Summary:
Mercedes: the information, on some vehicles, regarding spare tire size on the b-pillar tire pressure label, is incorrect and needs to be checked and if necessary, replaced. model 204 (c and glk 250, 350,300, 63).
Bulletin:
LI54-15-P057373
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): the fuse and relay boxes (srb) in engine compartment or rear compartment has a malfunction and disruptions to communication paths causing a no start in vehicle. model 2012-2013 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 246, 176, 117, 1
Bulletin:
LI-30-20P058689
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): in the instrument cluster, an esp warning due to implausible accelerator pedal signal received from engine control unit. model 2012 172, 212, 218, 207, 204. *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"
Bulletin:
LI05.10-P-049909
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Engine noises after engine start

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