Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| LI-05-20-P | 05/31/2011 | 10039256 | Ready | 07/13/2011 | |
| LI-05-20-P | 05/31/2011 | 10039256 | Mercedes-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. *rm | 07/13/2011 | |
| SCB-2008100007 | 11/01/2008 | 10027967 | Mercedes: install exhaust bracket reinforcement at transmission. in extreme driving conditions this exhaust bracket may break at the transmission. *pe | 02/24/2009 | |
| 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 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-2008070004 | 08/01/2008 | 10028027 | Mercedes: check coolant line on diesel engine, replace, if necessary. the coolant hose in the area of the fan shroud may work loose when driving on rough roads due to insufficient retention of the bracket. *pe | 02/27/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 05/30/2012 | 107000 | 1 | |
| This vehicle has a balance shaft and intake manifold issue as well as a air suspension problem. both problems are a manufacture defect that is common in other mb r350 vehicles. mb accepts that this vehicle model have a conglomerate of problems and is not taking responsibility to create a recall. this vehicle is always maintain and service by an authorized mb dealer and they insure that in any of the previous services the diagnosis was never identified or mention. the low suspension is a safety issue that may cause the wheels to rub against the fenders and cause driver to loose control. the balance shaft may cause the engine to loose power and create a rear ending crash. *tr | |||
| 05/30/2012 | 107000 | ||
| This vehicle has a balance shaft and intake manifold issue as well as a air suspension problem. both problems are a manufacture defect that is common in other mb r350 vehicles. mb accepts that this vehicle model have a conglomerate of problems and is not taking responsibility to creat a recall. this vecle is always mantain and service by an authorized mb dealer and they insure that in any of the previous services the diagnosis was never identified or mention. the low suspension is a safety issue that may cause the wheels to rub against the fenders and cause driver to loose control. the balance shaft may cause the engine to loose power and create a rear ending crash. | |||