Mercedes Benz R 2011

Model R made in 2011 by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls as well as 25 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, diesel and fuel system, other.

Model 2011

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
11V496000MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.from 04/01/2010 to 04/30/2011V (Vehicle)6872MFRMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.10/03/201110/13/2011
Defect SummaryMercedes-benz usa (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through april 2011, ml-class (w164 platform), manufactured from january 2010 through march 2011, gl-class (x164 platform), manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011, and model year 2012 s-class (221 platform) vehicles. the diesel fuel filter may leak from the area around the heating component.
Consequence SummaryDiesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.
Corrective SummaryMbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. owners may contact mercedes-benz usa at 1-800-367-6372.
NotesOwners 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 .
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER
10V540000MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.from 04/30/2010 to 10/30/2010V (Vehicle)2297MFRMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.10/29/201011/03/2010
Defect SummaryMercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model w164, gl-class, model x164, e-class, model w212, r-class, and model v251vehicles. the o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter.
Consequence SummaryDiesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372.
NotesOwners 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 .

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SB-91-60-19306/11/201010034306Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset11/01/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
LI-54-1006/06/201110041044Ready09/19/2011
LI-54-1006/06/201110041044Mercedes-benz: battery discharge because no-load discharge too high. *rm09/19/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SB-2010110000512/01/201010038218Ready06/10/2011
SB-2010110000512/01/201010038218Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines. *rm06/10/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
LI-05-20-P05/31/201110039256Ready07/13/2011
LI-05-20-P05/31/201110039256Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. there could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm07/13/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
LI-27-60-P04927004/04/201110038977Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. there are multiple possible fault codes. a piston may be damaged. *rm06/29/2011
LI-27-60-P04927004/04/201110038977Ready06/29/2011
LI-27-5002/22/201110038206Ready06/10/2011
LI-27-5002/22/201110038206Mercedes-benz: the transmission switches to limp-home mode while driving. gearshifts are no longer possible. this is caused by a fault with the rpm sensor. *rm06/10/2011
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
LI-27-5002/22/201110038206Ready06/10/2011
LI-27-5002/22/201110038206Mercedes-benz: the transmission switches to limp-home mode while driving. gearshifts are no longer possible. this is caused by a fault with the rpm sensor. *rm06/10/2011
STEERING - COLUMN
LI-54-1006/06/201110041044Mercedes-benz: battery discharge because no-load discharge too high. *rm09/19/2011
LI-54-1006/06/201110041044Ready09/19/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
WHEELS
SB-40-10-7205/19/201110039259Mercedes-benz: installation information of bolted wheel connections. all models. *rm07/13/2011
SB-40-10-7205/19/201110039259Ready07/13/2011

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