Mercedes Benz R500 2005

Model R500 made in 2005 by Mercedes Benz got 33 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and exterior lighting.

Model 2005

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SB-5978312/10/201010037653Ready06/01/2011
SB-5978312/10/201010037653Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm06/01/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SB-32-22-7805/06/2009SB-32-22-78A10028686Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.05/14/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
32225001/15/2008322250A10023372Mercedes-benz models ml63, ml320, ml350, ml500, r320, r350, r500 with code 489 (airmatic suspension) - airmatic inoperative/ (visit workshop) displayed in instrument cluster. model year unknown. *nj updated 3/11/08.12/05/2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RB-200906000508/01/200910032568Mercedes benz: software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. the vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a visit to the workshop. this may cause the affected vehicles to04/14/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SB-5978312/10/201010037653Ready06/01/2011
SB-5978312/10/201010037653Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm06/01/2011
SB-32-22-7805/06/2009SB-32-22-78A10028686Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.05/14/2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
TB-82-10-63201/23/2009TB-82-10-632A10028025Mercedes: stop/tail light not illuminating with dtcs 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 or 9136. *pe updated 5/13/09. *pe02/27/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
47205209/01/200710023491Mercedes-benz - procedure for replacing fuel pump and fuel filter modules . models ml63, ml320, ml350, ml500, ml550, gl320, gl450, gl550, r63, r320, r350, r500. model year all. *nj12/18/2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY
SB-47-20-5609/10/200910032707Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. when installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed movement. *pe04/30/2010
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
TB-91-16-17705/11/2009SB-91-16-177A10028668Mercedes: active head restraints activate for no reason. this may be caused by damage to the seat wiring harness causing a short circuit. models 164 and 251. model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09. *pe05/13/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
TSB-42-10-10906/15/200910030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an12/22/2009
STEERING
TB-46-20-6104/22/200810025648Rattling/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. *pe08/27/2008
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
TB-46-10-3212/02/200810028646Mercedes: 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 steering05/12/2009
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR
TB-46-10-3212/02/200810028646Mercedes: 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 steering05/12/2009
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
46204612/04/2008SB-46-20-46A10020460Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe10/23/2006
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
TB-46-10-39C12/02/200810028645Mercedes: 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. *pe05/12/2009
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS
TB-P-04792709/17/200910032727Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 205/05/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
TB-P-04792709/17/200910032727Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 205/05/2010
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
200611000508/01/200810021246Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe03/26/2007
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
200709000109/01/200710023371Mercedes-benz models with mechanical mirrors - lubricate folding mechanism of right and left outside mirrors. *nj12/05/2007