Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| PB-42-46-102 | 12/19/2008 | 10028644 | Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air. models 230, 219, and 211. model years 2003-2009. *pe | 05/12/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| PB-42-46-102 | 12/19/2008 | 10028644 | Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air. models 230, 219, and 211. model years 2003-2009. *pe | 05/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 02/23/2013 | 131000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e500. the contact stated that the brakes failed to activate when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle stopped when the brake pedal was depressed with force and seized to the floor board. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who located the failure at the abs antilock system. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 131,000. mah | |||
| 02/23/2013 | 131000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e500. the contact stated that the brake failed to engage when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle stopped when the brake pedal was depressed with force and stuck to the floor board. the vehicle was towed to the mechanic to have diagnostic performed which located the failure at the abs antilock system. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 131,000. li | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 04/04/2008 | 65600 | 5 | 12/20/2007 |
| Intermittent problem with brakes. pedal has excessive travel and stopping distance is noticeably increased. it seems to fit into the problems listed with two recalls on 2003 e500. 04v296000 and 05v133000. contacted mercedes and was told never heard of this condition, then i gave them the recall numbers. i was then put on hold for approx. 20 minutes and then was told no open recall on this unit,and i should contact dealer for assistance. contacted dealer and was told to contact mercedes hotline because they could not help. contacted mercedes again to be told to see dealer. i also asked if it could be checked or tested to see if the problem was what the recall listed and if so possibly get some assistance from mercedes. and if it was a different problem then charge me. the dealer said no,and if i was not satisfied with their answer maybe i should see an attorney. certainly seems like a lot of trouble to see if this problem is related to their recall. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/29/2010 | 81830 | 1 | |
| Brake pump failure on 2003 mercedes e500, no accident, lower braking power, long distance for braking, warning message on dash. has not happened again. dealer informed that since vehicle has a salvage title, the recall campaign will not be performed without cost. campaign 2005 070007. *tr | |||
| 03/20/2006 | 11 | 11/24/2002 | |
| Brakes squeal in consumer's 2003 mercedes benz 3500. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times for repair. the dealer has replaced the engine mount, updated software, replaced caliper,replaced front and rear brake pads and rotors as well as changed a spring clip. problem still persist. *ts *nm | |||
| 10/21/2004 | 1 | 12/18/2002 | |
| Dt: the consumer says that on oct. 21 2004 he took his vehicle in for a safety recall to be taken care of. the campaign number is 2004050014-sbs. the recall was regarding the hydraulic control unit. the line from the brake fluid looks as though it has been cut and it looked like electrical tape had been placed around it were the cut was located. he talked to mercedes and they have not gotten back with him yet. he has also replaced the instrument unit which controls all the lights. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 11/19/2007 | 70200 | 1 | 02/14/2004 |
| Driving vehicle in heavy traffic stepped on the brake and brake failure. warning indicated complete brake failure stop immediately. pedal pressure was excessively high resulting in very long stopping distance. problem self cleared but then repeated with little braking and very high pedal force. *tr | |||