Mercedes Benz E Class 1993
Model E Class made in 1993 by Mercedes Benz got 14 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, structure and tires. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, exterior lighting.
Model 1993
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 - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V031000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 50000 | 03/15/1995 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 02/21/1995 | 02/27/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The front passenger metal foot rest can, over time, abrade through the wiring harness under the foot rest causing the wiring harness to short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short circuit can cause the wires to overheat, stall the engine, or inadvertently deploy an airbag, any of these increases the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; wiring.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note:if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 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 | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 sabersport.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 | |||||
| 5410117 | 10/01/2004 | 10010822 | Consumer shutoff displayed in instrument cluster while driving. *tt | 12/14/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| 885040 | 04/05/2005 | 10015071 | Trunk lid opens or closes too quickly while operating with remote trunk lid control button. *tt | 05/17/2005 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| PSIMBNA4020M | 06/01/1998 | 601449 | Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 53999 | ||
| Recently my 53k mile (very low mileage) 1993 mercedes 300e 2.8 suddently stalled (without any warning) on a local expressway, which almost caused a serious car accident (the car from behind almost hit me). after i hired a mechanic to take a look, he found that the engine stall was caused by bio-degradable engine wiring harness that was installed in this car (also see http://www.mercedesdefects.com/2008/04/wire-harness-defect.html#comment-form). i called mercedes customer service but they told me there is no recall on this car. this engine stall issue happened again few days ago, and it's making such a well-maintained low mileage vehicle unsafe to drive. i urge the nhtsa should contact mercedes and issue a formal recall for this issue. thanks! | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 155000 | 1 | |
| Wiring harness defect / failure, leading to inoperable and fire. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 10/27/2006 | 53090 | 1 | 07/15/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator was depressed. intense pressure on the accelerator pedal was required to accelerate the vehicle. after being taken to a private repair shop, the mechanic determined that the wiring harness was deteriorated. the battery was replaced, but the problems persisted. there was a nhtsa recall # 95v031000, which pertained to the wiring. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. secondly, when the vehicle was parked, the anti-theft alarm activated, and would not disengage until the battery was disconnected. a manufacturer technician disconnected the anti-theft controller, which corrected the problem. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 11/30/2005 | 70000 | 1 | 02/28/2005 |
| The ignition module (also known as an ezl) in my 500e shorted out, causing me to lose spark to 4 out of 8 engine cylinders (one-half of my engine), and thru my car into limp-home mode, nearly causing an accident. this happened while i was beginning to merge onto the #405 freeway in los angeles. i believe the disintegrating engine wiring harness mercedes has installed in the majority of their model year 1991-1995 production is what caused this outrageously expensive module to fail, placing me in a very dangerous and tense situation. please see the following web page to read nearly one-hundred fifty similar complaints: http://users.adelphia.net/~infoage1/complaints_nhtsa_mercedes_wiring_harness_failures_1992_1995.html. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/10/2007 | 2 | ||
| The insulation on the enginine wireing harness has disentigrated. this is the engine / fuel injection wiring harness and is a major problem with 1991-1996 mercedes-benz m104 engines. this is a major fire risk as well as an accident hazard as it will cause the engine (and power steering, brakes, etc.) to fail at speed. mercedes will not recall the part and relacement is thousands of dollars. | |||
| 10/27/2006 | 53090 | 1 | 07/15/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator was depressed. intense pressure on the accelerator pedal was required to accelerate the vehicle. after being taken to a private repair shop, the mechanic determined that the wiring harness was deteriorated. the battery was replaced, but the problems persisted. there was a nhtsa recall # 95v031000, which pertained to the wiring. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. secondly, when the vehicle was parked, the anti-theft alarm activated, and would not disengage until the battery was disconnected. a manufacturer technician disconnected the anti-theft controller, which corrected the problem. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 02/02/2004 | 131050 | 1 | 06/23/1997 |
| Wiring harness: under hood top of motor failed. sheathing has become brittle and individual wiring strands have melted together. vehicle quit running and would not restart. burnt wire could be smelled when hood was raised.*ak | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 75000 | 1 | 11/15/1992 |
| My 1993 300ce wiring harness has totally dried up and cracked in numerous places. resulting in internittant electrical problems and wasted dollars spent on trouble shooting. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 155000 | 1 | |
| Wiring harness defect / failure, leading to inoperable and fire. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | DEVON | 19333 | CARSON-PETTIT | 215-687-1500 |
| SC | CHARLESTON | BAKER MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| TN | NASHVILLE | 37212 | MERCEDES BENZ OF NASHVILLE | 615-742-8000 |