Mercedes Benz Clk Class 2004
Model Clk Class made in 2004 by Mercedes Benz got 10 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, equipment and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seat belts.
Model 2004
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V534000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 08/01/2003 to 10/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 4348 | 12/22/2003 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 12/19/2003 | 01/05/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. the presence of the burr could prevent the seat belt from locking under certain circumstances. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the seat belts. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mercedes-benz recall no. 2003 120006.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 2006020008 | 01/01/2007 | 2006020008 | 10019822 | Inspect transmission pilot bushing at electrochydraulic unit and replace if necessary. the transmission pilot bushing may have been installed on the control units with non-tempered sealing rings which may cause a small leak to occur. *t | 05/02/2006 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 010104 | 12/17/2003 | 10005713 | Voluntary recall campaign 2003 seat belt buckle. *jb | 03/12/2004 | |
| 010104 | 12/18/2003 | 10005694 | Voluntary recall campaign 2003 seat belt buckle. *jb | 03/11/2004 | |
| 010104 | 12/22/2003 | 10005699 | Voluntary recall campaign 2003 seat belt buckle. *jb | 03/11/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/17/2004 | 1 | 12/01/2003 | |
| The vehicle was involved in an accident. the impact was so severe that the entire front grill and bumper were ripped off. there was damage on every side of the vehicle. only the right rear air bag deployed. *nm *sc | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 03/15/2006 | 17900 | 2 | |
| While using the cup holder on my 2004 mercedez benz clk vin wdbtj75j34f069707 coffee spilled and caused the radio and a/c unit to malfunction. this resulted in almost $2,000 in repair costs. the cup holder in the vehicle is placed directly above the radio and a/c controls. i know that mercedes had problems in the past with the slk models with spills causing the electronic transmission to short out. based on the design of the cup holder is would be impossible to prevent spilling when faced with a sudden stop or a hole in the road. i requested the repair to be covered by mercedes benz but they refused to honor my request. since the design is so flawed, and the damage to electonic equipment so foreseeable it is wrong to do this to consumers. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/07/2004 | 2 | ||
| The seat belt retractor was replaced twice. the seat belt mechanism arm malfunctioned. also, transmission was serviced for leaking fluid, and not changing gears.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 04/04/2005 | 5600 | 1 | 05/27/2004 |
| On monday, april 4th, i was driving my 2004 clk55 convertible to my office, going 55 mph and lost all power. i attempted to put the car into neutral and the car going again, with no success. i was able to pull over on the side of the road, and then drive a few miles per hour to get to a safe place off of the highway. the dealer is telling me that the torque converter and the transmission are broken. the torque converter part has been ordered from germany, and it is on backorder for the entire united states. had this happened in other circumstances, it could have led to a life threatening accident. i am writing this letter to you to make you formally aware of the problem, and to prevent it from happening to other individuals. i am the president of a $2 billion medical device company, and had something like this happened in our business with an operating room product, or any critical device, we would be obliged to immediate fully investigate and notify the fda if a recall was necessary. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 111000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz clk. the contact stated the front driver's side shoulder seat belt retractor failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the seat belt assembly would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000. kmj | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 111000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz clk. the contact stated the front driver's side shoulder seat belt retractor failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the seat belt assembly would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000. js | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 06/07/2004 | 2 | ||
| The seat belt retractor was replaced twice. the seat belt mechanism arm malfunctioned. also, transmission was serviced for leaking fluid, and not changing gears.*ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/04/2007 | 4 | 03/04/2007 | |
| Keyes mercedes benz sold me a vehicle ,clk 320, with defective tires , and was unwilling to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 02/18/2005 | 5 | ||
| Spare tire folds over when installed in a turn under 55 mph leaving car extremly unstable. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SHERMAN OAKS | KEYES MERCEDES BEMZ | 818-461-3900 | |
| GA | ATLANTA | 30305 | MERCEDES-BENZ OF BUCKHEAD | 404 846 3500 |
| IL | BARRINGTON | 60010 | MOTORWERKS | |
| NY | ROCKVILLE CENTRE | 11570 | LAKEVIEW AUTO SALES & SERVICE | (516) 766-2585 |