Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 20-P-053398 | 03/12/2012 | 10044181 | Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js | 05/17/2012 | |
| LI-80-57 | 12/08/2010 | 10038225 | Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system. *rm | 06/13/2011 | |
| LI-80-57 | 12/08/2010 | 10038225 | Ready | 06/13/2011 | |
| 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 - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||||
| TB-46-10-32 | 12/02/2008 | 10028646 | Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. when turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. this may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering | 05/12/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||||
| TB-46-10-32 | 12/02/2008 | 10028646 | Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. when turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. this may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering | 05/12/2009 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 462046 | 12/04/2008 | SB-46-20-46A | 10020460 | Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe | 10/23/2006 |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| TB-46-10-39C | 12/02/2008 | 10028645 | Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. models 164 and 251. model years unknown. *pe | 05/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2008 mercedes ml320. consumer writes in regards to steering wheel issues. *tgw the consumer stated before the vehicle reached 50,000 miles, he began to hear an unusual sound when she turned the steering wheel. the consumer's husband added power steering fluid, but the noise would soon return. the consumer learned of a recall. however, her vin was not included. according to the invoice, the leak was coming from the power steering rack. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2008 mercedes ml320. consumer writes in regards to steering wheel issues. *tgw the consumer stated before the vehicle reached 50,000 miles, he began to hear an unusual sound when she turned the steering wheel. the consumer's husband added power steering fluid, but the noise would soon return. the consumer learned of a recall. however, her vin was not included. according to the invoice, the leak was coming from the power steering rack. | |||