Mercedes Benz 230 2001
Model 230 made in 2001 by Mercedes Benz got 5 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and steering.
Model 2001
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 5465130 | 12/30/2004 | 10011693 | Parktronic triggers without obvious cause at front bumper in mercedes model numbers 171/211/230. *tc | 01/28/2005 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 463040 | 04/26/2006 | 10019990 | Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. *tt | 05/19/2006 | |
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||||
| 8235428 | 12/30/2004 | 10011629 | Windshield washer nozzles heating inoperative. *tc | 01/27/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| While turning vehicle was struck by another vehicle. probable speed 55 - 60 mph, mostly impacted on front, but side as well. neither front or side air bags deployed with owner receiviing head injuried due to seat belt not holding. driver was thrown around inside vehicle. please describe details. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| While turning vehicle was struck by another vehicle. probable speed 55 - 60 mph, mostly impacted on front, but side as well. neither front or side air bags deployed with owner receiviing head injuried due to seat belt not holding. driver was thrown around inside vehicle. please describe details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 03/25/2008 | 3 | ||
| There was a recall on a tail lamp on the mercedes slk 230. prior to the recall my tail lamp caught fire and melted the entire tail lamp assembly. water got in to the tail lamp and leaked to the wiring of the erp pump below the tail lamp in the trunk. wires shorted as a result and erp pump now needs replacing. mercedes will not replace the damage caused by the faulty tail lamp that caught fire prior to the recall. have been informed that the corrosion now in the wiring of the erp pump could spark and ignite the fuel tank also located directly below the wiring. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 03/25/2008 | 3 | ||
| There was a recall on a tail lamp on the mercedes slk 230. prior to the recall my tail lamp caught fire and melted the entire tail lamp assembly. water got in to the tail lamp and leaked to the wiring of the erp pump below the tail lamp in the trunk. wires shorted as a result and erp pump now needs replacing. mercedes will not replace the damage caused by the faulty tail lamp that caught fire prior to the recall. have been informed that the corrosion now in the wiring of the erp pump could spark and ignite the fuel tank also located directly below the wiring. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| While turning vehicle was struck by another vehicle. probable speed 55 - 60 mph, mostly impacted on front, but side as well. neither front or side air bags deployed with owner receiviing head injuried due to seat belt not holding. driver was thrown around inside vehicle. please describe details. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | PORTLAND | 97201 | MERCEDES-BENZ OF PORTLAND | 5032738035 |