Mercedes Benz Gl 2007
Model Gl made in 2007 by Mercedes Benz got 22 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, trailer hitches.
Model 2007
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V006000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 05/01/2006 to 10/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 9004 | 02/04/2008 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 01/09/2008 | 01/09/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. this results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. in addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mercedes recall no. 2008010005.customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V242000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 07/01/2006 to 04/30/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 52740 | 06/16/2008 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 06/02/2008 | 06/03/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mercedes-benz is recalling 52,740 my 2006-2008 gl and ml class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer hitch to the body frame do not meet performance specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may result in the traile rhitch receiver separating from the attachment bar, creating a road hazard which may lead to a vehicle crash. the trailer hitch must not be used for any purpose until it has been repaired. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. the recall began on june 16, 2008. owenrs may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008050004.customers may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 033008 | 04/24/2008 | SB-03-30-08E | 10022893 | Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj | 10/03/2007 |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||||
| SB-P-047231 | 07/07/2009 | 10030940 | Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. increased steering forces in certain positions. approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel | 12/23/2009 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| SB-P-047231 | 07/07/2009 | 10030940 | Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. increased steering forces in certain positions. approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel | 12/23/2009 | |
| TB-46-20-61 | 04/22/2008 | 10025648 | Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. model years unknown. *pe | 08/27/2008 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| SB-P-047231 | 07/07/2009 | 10030940 | Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. increased steering forces in certain positions. approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel | 12/23/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| TB 83 10 112 | 03/07/2008 | 10025647 | Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles. *pe | 08/27/2008 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-32-25-82 | 11/19/2010 | 10037408 | Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/21/2012 | 103893 | ||
| There are two separate issues which make a deadly combination. when i stop in traffic on the freeway then attempt to accelerate, the car will rev at a high rpm while failing to accelerate as it would under normal operations. now this is where it is scary for me. when i let off of the gas pedal under these conditions, sometimes the rpm's will go down as you would expect but sometimes the rpm's will stay very high even after i take my foot off the gas pedal. at that point i step on the brake, turn on my emergency lights, put the car into park and turn off the engine then turn it on again. this is all too reminiscent of the problem with toyota cars that accelerated without warning. luckily, the first issue i mentioned, where the car doesn't accelerate properly after stopping, is stopping this car from accelerating at a high speed and causing injury to me and anyone in my path. | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 05/21/2012 | 103893 | ||
| There are two separate issues which make a deadly combination. when i stop in traffic on the freeway then attempt to accelerate, the car will rev at a high rpm while failing to accelerate as it would under normal operations. now this is where it is scary for me. when i let off of the gas pedal under these conditions, sometimes the rpm's will go down as you would expect but sometimes the rpm's will stay very high even after i take my foot off the gas pedal. at that point i step on the brake, turn on my emergency lights, put the car into park and turn off the engine then turn it on again. this is all too reminiscent of the problem with toyota cars that accelerated without warning. luckily, the first issue i mentioned, where the car doesn't accelerate properly after stopping, is stopping this car from accelerating at a high speed and causing injury to me and anyone in my path. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/15/2008 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl320. while driving approximately 65 mph, the steering and brakes lost power. the contact swayed to the side of the highway and a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. the fuel pump was replaced. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for identical failures. the contact was very concerned in driving the vehicle due to the safety risks involved. the vin and failure mileage were unknown. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 02/22/2013 | 106366 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz gl450. the contact started the ignition and the front driver's side heated seat mechanism was activated. suddenly there was a burning odor with smoke emitting from the front driver's seat. a small flame was visible. the contact extinguished the fire herself. the vehicle had not been diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 106,366. js | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 68800 | ||
| I was driving for less than 5 minutes with seat heater on when i felt burning on left side of my lower back. i felt the seat and it was very hot and melting. i immediately turned seat heater off, but i was in traffic and could not stop. the seat began to cool, but i smelled a strong burning odor. when i was able to stop the car, i looked and saw a burn in the seat about the size of a nickel. i took the car to the dealership that day; the service technician acted very surprised and concerned about my seat, and told me that they had never seen problem before. they had me set up a service appointment, the appointment receptionist said how strange- we had a call yesterday about a gl with the same problem i had my service appointment today. after inspecting the gl, the service technician told me that the problem in my seat was due to wear. they said that it is the side that i enter the car and i must have worn it down, and that caused the malfunction which lead to my seat getting overheated and melted. they said they would not repair the seat or the problem. they did disconnect the seat heater. i am shocked by the mb service. there is only normal wear and tear on the car, and to insinuate that the way i get in and out of the car could potentially cause a fire is absurd. mb needs to take responsibility and admit to the danger that gl owner are exposed to. i am a loyal costumer who has owned several mercedes. i am a mother of 2 young children, i was so relieved that they were not in the car at the time. i feel fortunate that i sensed the heat before there was a fire. if i would have been seated a little more to the right or wearing a heavy coat i might not have felt the melting till i would have been in great danger. i think this is an obvious defect in the design that poses a serious threat to the safety of any gl owner. tomorrow i will contact an atty | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/21/2012 | 103893 | ||
| There are two separate issues which make a deadly combination. when i stop in traffic on the freeway then attempt to accelerate, the car will rev at a high rpm while failing to accelerate as it would under normal operations. now this is where it is scary for me. when i let off of the gas pedal under these conditions, sometimes the rpm's will go down as you would expect but sometimes the rpm's will stay very high even after i take my foot off the gas pedal. at that point i step on the brake, turn on my emergency lights, put the car into park and turn off the engine then turn it on again. this is all too reminiscent of the problem with toyota cars that accelerated without warning. luckily, the first issue i mentioned, where the car doesn't accelerate properly after stopping, is stopping this car from accelerating at a high speed and causing injury to me and anyone in my path. | |||