Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-2008120008 | 12/01/2008 | 10030904 | Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles the transmission pilot bushing may leak. dealer will repla | 12/18/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| LI46-40-P-047549 | 08/13/2009 | 10032709 | Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering wheel is turned. this is mainly heard when the vehicle is stationary or when the vehicle is moving slowly. relative movement between th | 04/30/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| SB-27-00-104 | 04/02/2008 | 10025663 | Slow acceleration with gas pedal hesitation. models 164.122/8ss (ml 320 and gl320); 211.022 (e320); 251.122 (4320). years unknown. *pe | 08/28/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| SC-2007100004 | 02/01/2009 | 10029504 | Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. models 203, 211, 220. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 02/27/2012 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated that while shifting gears, the gear shifter jerked and could not be shifted into reverse. the contact turned the engine off and was able to shift the gear into reverse. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the transmission. the transmission failed due to defective material. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 75,000. kmj | |||
| 02/27/2012 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e320. the contact stated while shifting gear, the gear shifter jerk, and the gear would not shift into reverse. the contact turned the engine off, and was able to shift the gear into reverse. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer performed a diagnostic, which located the failure at the transmission. the transmission failed due to defected material. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 75,000. li | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/29/2007 | 1321 | 1 | 12/27/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that the transmission on a 2007 mercedes benz e was surging. while driving at 15 mph once reaching 2000 rpm the engine would instantaneously surge to 3000 rpm within moments and then returned to the previous reading. since the vehicle had a diesel engine the failure caused the vehicle to lurch forward, and skid on ice. the contact stated that he had an internal mercedes bulletin that stated the problem, but that they currently did not know how to repair the failure. *ak updated 2/22/2007 - the dealer installed a factory upgrade which they said would alleviate the problem. *nm | |||