Mercedes Benz E550 2012
Model E550 made in 2012 by Mercedes Benz got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning air bags .
Model 2012
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V492000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 04/02/2012 to 06/29/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 499 | 12/21/2012 | MFR | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | 10/09/2012 | 10/10/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2012 e350 and e550 coupe vehicles, manufactured april 2, 2012, through june 29, 2012. improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to not deploy as intended in the affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an accident necessitating the deployment of the right window curtain air bag, the improper stitching may cause it to deflate more quickly than intended, reducing the protection it may provide, resulting in an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right side window curtain air bag. the recall began on december 21, 2012. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| LI82-95-P054406 | 08/10/2012 | 10046379 | Xentry (mercedes): after taking vehicle out transport mode, instrument cluster displays message sos mbrace service not activated. models 2013 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 231, 463. *pe | 10/11/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| LI54-10-P054089 | 09/13/2012 | 10048240 | Xentry (mercedes): after ignition is off, rotary light switch sends wrong signal due to battery discharged and vehicle not starting. model e350,550,63, c300,350,63,250, glk350. no model years listed. *pe | 12/14/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| LI80-57-P051521 | 09/24/2012 | 10048239 | Xentry (mercedes): an internal issue with electronic steering lock is causing a failure of no cranking, intermittent no crank or no start and warning icons will not illuminate in icm. model glk350, e350, 550. no model years listed. | 12/14/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| LI82-10-P054609 | 09/07/2012 | 10048220 | Xentry (mercedes): headlamp needs replacing due to solder bridge between + and - of connecting cable and/or line at solder point is broken and non functional. models e320,500,55,350,550,63. no model years listed. | 12/14/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||||
| LI82-10-P054609 | 09/07/2012 | 10048220 | Xentry (mercedes): headlamp needs replacing due to solder bridge between + and - of connecting cable and/or line at solder point is broken and non functional. models e320,500,55,350,550,63. no model years listed. | 12/14/2012 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| LI72-10P-055044 | 11/13/2012 | 10050860 | Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. model 207. no model years listed. *pe | 02/11/2013 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||||
| LI80-57-P051521 | 09/24/2012 | 10048239 | Xentry (mercedes): an internal issue with electronic steering lock is causing a failure of no cranking, intermittent no crank or no start and warning icons will not illuminate in icm. model glk350, e350, 550. no model years listed. | 12/14/2012 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| LI80-57-P051521 | 09/24/2012 | 10048239 | Xentry (mercedes): an internal issue with electronic steering lock is causing a failure of no cranking, intermittent no crank or no start and warning icons will not illuminate in icm. model glk350, e350, 550. no model years listed. | 12/14/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| LI72-10P-055044 | 11/13/2012 | 10050860 | Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. model 207. no model years listed. *pe | 02/11/2013 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| LI72-10P-055044 | 11/13/2012 | 10050860 | Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. model 207. no model years listed. *pe | 02/11/2013 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/15/2012 | 100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz e550 (n/a). the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag off warning indicator illuminated with the front passenger seat occupied. the occupant's weight was approximately one hundred pounds. the malfunction recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice where they informed the contact that the air bags were operating properly. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 100. kmj | |||