Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 276053 | 03/10/2005 | 10014548 | Rough downshifting when accelerating. *tt various models including 2005 mercedes-benz 219 and 220. *tt | 05/04/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 2006040004 | 07/01/2006 | 2006040004 | 10020183 | Dirt can collect in the rear sleeves on the front axle carrier. clean sleeves on front axle carrier and install new bolts and washers. *tt | 08/07/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 14500 | 6 | 01/01/2004 |
| Transmission problems, vehicle would not shift out of park position to reverse or drive. *bf the plastic piece attached to the fender was loose and the tire was rubbing the plastic. there was an oil leak which had come from the pan in the engine. *sc when the consumer went to change the tire, he discovered there was no spare tire in the vehicle. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/23/2004 | 1700 | 4 | 06/05/2004 |
| Vehicle purchased new in june 2004. since then the vehicle has been serviced four times within six months of purchase for the same issue - transmission oil leak. dealership has stated that leak is related to connector (?) not being long enough and has used another non-manufacturing spec'd connector to resolve matter. vehicle is also leaking engine oil. on last service it was noted that sweat stains were seen and gasket replaced. as of today - engine oil leak evidence can still be seen. vehicle is in dangerous state since serious malfunction is imminent. lemon law action will be taken.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 30 | 2 | 01/15/2004 |
| While driving automatic transmission failed. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who repaired the transmission, but did not inform the consumer of the parts that were repaired. two weeks later, the automatic transmission failed again. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who repaired the transmission again, but consumer was concerned about the safety, and did not want to take the vehicle back. *ak | |||