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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V213000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 07/08/2010 to 07/12/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 41 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/01/2011 | 04/04/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2011 e-class model w212 and s212 vehicles manufactured from july 8, 2010, through july 12, 2010. insufficient adhesive between the vibration damper and its inner mass damper ring could cause a sudden separation of the inner mass damper ring from the vibration damper. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | While working in the engine compartment during engine operation, the damper ring could strike and injure the person repairing the vehicle or a bystander. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during april 2011. 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| LI-05-20-P | 05/31/2011 | 10039256 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
| LI-05-20-P | 05/31/2011 | 10039256 | Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. there could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm | 07/13/2011 | |
| LI27-60-P051774 | 05/02/2011 | 10039114 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
| LI27-60-P051774 | 05/02/2011 | 10039114 | Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jolts during start-offs, steady driving, or acceleration. the control valve temporary jams. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| LI03-20-P-048278 | 02/22/2010 | 10034625 | Mercedes (xentry): engine makes noise, ticking/crackling at idle speeds up to approx. 1500 rpm. run in effect of 1st crankshaft main bearing. models 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 and 463. no model years listed. *pe | 12/13/2010 | |