Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 16-P-053009 | 03/28/2012 | 10044199 | Xentry: vehicle stumbles and bucks for a few minutes after a cold start when outside temperature is low (no dtcs). engine runs rough in a warm up phase. no model years given. *js | 05/22/2012 | |
| 16-P-053009 | 03/28/2012 | 10044199 | Xentry: mercedes benz: vehicle stumbles and bucks for a few minutes after a cold start when outside temperature is low (no dtcs). engine runs rough in a warm up phase. no model years given. *js | 05/22/2012 | |
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/18/2007 | 49492 | 1 | |
| In regarding to safety recall #2003-040005: 1. hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler failed to provide sufficient clamping force for this connection. 2. its consequences: a. power steering pump failing b. valve covers leaking 3. mercedes-benz of south charlotte replaced power steering pump, replaced valve cover gaskets. total charges were $1,544.62 ($775.40 for parts, the rest was for labor). safety recall #2003-040005 letter states that if you have paid to have this recall condition corrected prior to this notice you may be eligible to receive reimbursement. i presented this case to mercedes-benz of south charlotte but they denied my request for reimbursement. i strongly believe that i should receive the reimbursement. i have all the document to support this case. please help us to investigate this matter. thank you in advance for your attention and time. *tr | |||
| 06/02/2008 | 93000 | 1 | |
| I own a mercedes ml 350 2003; while driving the car to work this morning the car stopped accelerating, became disabled and steering, became impossible. the car slowed on its own while i was in traffic on a major road with speed limits up to 40 mph and i was unable to move the car into the shoulder creating a major safety issue. eventually the car coasted onto the shoulder and all lights became illuminated on the dashboard. upon having it towed to mercedes benz i was told that it was initially a key failure in which communication between the key and the computer in the car could be lost which would result in a loss of power to the vehicle. after my reaction which was and you guys are comfortable with that i was told that instead it was the crank shaft sensor. currently mercedes has a recall pending or being considered on one of there 2007 models for the same problem, but this was not covered under warranty and is not currently a recall, but should be. there are numerous complaints on the web regarding this issue. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/02/2006 | 35000 | 1 | 03/03/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50mph there was a noise coming from the engine. the power steering went out preventing the vehicle from turning. after the vehicle was pulled off the road side a warning light illuminated on the dash. the vehicle was towed to a dealership were it is currently being inspected. | |||
| 09/06/2005 | 19000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Steering is making a wheezing noise and it feels hard to steer compared to other vehicles. engine fells like stalling after hitting brakes; engine is shaking on the drive mode when you are not moving and on brake mode; more than 10 times, will take to the dealership soon. *nm | |||