Mercedes Benz Clk Class 2003
Model Clk Class made in 2003 by Mercedes Benz got 12 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electronic stability control, engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2003
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V303000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 05/01/2003 to 11/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 404 | 08/30/2008 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 07/07/2008 | 07/09/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||||
| PB 42-45-98 | 03/28/2008 | 10025642 | Model 203 (c) series from production 8/1/01 to 2/1/03 and model 209 (clk) series up to production 2/1/03; esp visit workshop with fault code c1185. *pe | 08/27/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 2003110006 | 04/01/2004 | 10006974 | Installation of wiring harness adapter for engine cooling fan malfunction. *tt | 05/20/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 070021D | 12/02/2002 | 070021C | 10000638 | Engine ticking (piston slap) noise complaints when accelerating between 1200 and 3000 rpm. models e500, sl500, clk500 my2003. *tt | 03/26/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 32879 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz clk430. the contact stated that the speedometer and radio were defective. he mentioned that the pixels on both were missing. the dealer was contacted who stated that the instrument cluster would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 32,879. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 32879 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz clk430. the contact stated that the speedometer and radio were defective. he mentioned that the pixels on both were missing. the dealer was contacted who stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replace. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 32,879. pm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 09/12/2002 | 1100 | 1 | |
| When the consumer jacked up the vehicle, the jack failed to remain sturdy and the vehicle had fell to the ground. nlm scc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/09/2003 | 1 | ||
| New hid car lights are to bright. these new lights have the same effect as having high beams on all the time. hid lights blind oncoming drivers. *la | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/29/2008 | 24000 | 1 | |
| Transmission failure. rusted and corroded trans at 24,000 miles caused by faulty mercedes valeo radiator. mercedes own star bulletin tells dealers about this issue but my dealer decided not to check it out and now mercedes and dealer are refusing to help when this is a known problem on many of their models and should be a recall. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/27/2008 | 57528 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz clk 500. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact noticed flames underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was completely destroyed and two other vehicles were moderately damaged by the flames. he noticed excessive power steering fluid on the ground where the vehicle was located. a police officer stated that the power steering pump or the lines/fittings/hoses were the causes of the failure. prior to the failure, the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer for b service, but no failure could be determined. the manufacturer did not assist. the contact has pictures of the failure and a copy of the report from the fire department. the failure and current mileages were 57,528. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 29000 | 20 | 11/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz clk 430. the contact noticed that the brackets that hold the front bumper were failing. the failure caused the turn signal lights to detach from the bumper. the dealer did not state the cause of the failure. the current mileage is 34,000 and failure mileage was 29,000. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 02/19/2007 | 72000 | 1 | 09/01/2002 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that the 2003 mercedes clk 500, had a blowout on the rear passenger tire. this happened on a cold clear day while driving at 65 mph. he tire dealership informed her that there was nail in the tire, but not in the section of the blowout. the tire was a bridgestone potenza. the tire was purchased 21/2 months ago. this blowout split on the opposite side of the nail. the contact will submit the tire size with the hard copy and she still had the old tire that blew out. the contact stated that there was no warranty for the tire. the vehicle currently had 72000 miles. *ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 08/22/2004 | 8000 | 2 | |
| While driving 60 mph front driver side tire blew out. no impact reported. then, six months later the same tire blew out again. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 21000 | 1 | 11/23/2002 |
| While making a left turn to pull into the garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed. the consumer's foot was on the brake pedal when this occurred. the consumer applied excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle from accelerating, but it failed to do so. the vehicle stopped accelerating when it smashed into the garage wall. the factory representative came out to inspect the vehicle, but indicated that nothing was wrong although there was a 3 feet long brake mark on the garage floor. *ak *sc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | SCOTTSDALE | 85260 | SCHUMACHER EUROPEAN LTD. | 480 991 1155 |