Mercedes Benz 163 2001
Model 163 made in 2001 by Mercedes Benz got 1 recall as well as 12 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SSI8264135 | 08/01/2000 | 614431 | Subject regarding d2b fiber optic configuration and version coding for model year 2001 vehicles. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 07M012 | 04/04/2001 | 619581 | A condition may exist where the modular control system may intermittently disable the control and cause the display to be blank. *tt | 06/21/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 2005060014 | 11/01/2005 | 2005060014 | 10018609 | Inspect catalyst welds and replace catalytic converter if necessary. *ak | 01/09/2006 |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| TB8285151 | 08/09/2001 | 622101 | Concerns with mcs (modular control system) displays telephone not attached message. *tt | 10/12/2001 | |
| TB8285157 | 08/09/2001 | DTB07M01 | 622093 | Concerns with the mcs (modular control system) having a blank screen. *tt | 10/12/2001 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| SSI8270136 | 08/01/2000 | 614409 | Subject regarding timeport portable telephone programming for 2001 model year vehicles. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 2005060014 | 09/01/2005 | 2005060014 | 10017073 | Inspect catalyst welds and replace catalytic converter if necessary. mercedes *sc | 10/21/2005 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TB543064 | 05/13/2002 | 634414 | Subject regarding fuel gauge accuracy. *jg | 09/30/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 1018C | 12/17/2004 | 1018D | 10011706 | Front brake squeal. *jb | 01/31/2005 |
| STEERING | |||||
| 463013 | 12/21/2007 | 463013A | 10006755 | Models ml320, ml350, ml430, ml55, ml500. model year 1998 from vin 043552 up to and including model year 2003. 10 year/unlimited mile extended warranty for clamp and lower power steering hose. *tt updated 3/3/08. *nj | 05/11/2004 |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| TSI8285147 | 03/01/2001 | 619567 | Subject regarding optional navigation system or system cd player installation. *tt | 06/19/2001 | |
| 82 | 02/01/2001 | 618809 | Subject regarding optional navigation system or single cd player installation. *tt | 05/01/2001 | |