Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V263000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 19924 | 07/02/2007 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 06/12/2007 | 06/25/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose. the recall began on july 2, 2007. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mercedes-benz recall no. 207060002.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 010104 | 08/31/2004 | 10009985 | The high pressure hydraulic distribution hose of the active body control (abc) may deteriorate over time due to excessive exposure to humidity and high temperatures. voluntary recall campaign of active body control (abc) (12 cylinder only) | 11/03/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/30/2012 | 164000 | ||
| Went to my car in the a.m. to go to work. turned car on, a red light came on that said vehicle too low. sensor came on and said airmatic system was not operating properly. in april 2010 i paid about $2500 to fix this issue. the dealership says part are only under warranty for one year and this happens. as my car is very well maintained, and this is the second occurrence, and most likely another $2500, i have given up. i would mercedes would stand behind their product. | |||
| 08/08/2008 | 129000 | 1 | 05/01/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz s 500. when the vehicle is parked, the airmatic remains lowered when it should not. the contact stated that corrosion occurred in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity, which caused deterioration of the hose. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v263000 (suspension), although the failures were identical. the failure mileage was 129,000 and current mileage was 129,500. updated 10/03/08 *bf the left front strut was blown and leaking oil. updated 10/06/08. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 03/17/2008 | 79000 | 1 | |
| My name is marius gnammakou recall: problem: on certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose. here is the problem that i have on my car. consequence creates by that recall. this may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire. i owned a 2001 mercedes benz s500 which is part of the recall because of the problem explained at the beginning of this complains. i was never informed about the recall and as a result my abc hydraulic fluid had a leakage. then i went to my dealer euro motor car in germantown maryland to diagnose the problem, that is when i was informed about the recall that i?m describing again below ?on certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.? the dealer chose to replace the hose as part of the recall and wants to charge me $3,300 to fix the leakage that is a direct consequence of a failure of the (abc) high pressure hose. i do think that i should not pay for a failure created by mercedes engineer when i?m paying a high price for that car. i believe that my life was in danger because that leak can cause the car to burn. want my car to be fixed without any fee. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/05/2010 | 102000 | ||
| My car's air-matic suspension system failed and my car is very, very low. it failed while i was driving fast on the freeway; i almost lost control of the car. | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| 2001 mercedes s500 passenger side front wheel dropped due to airmatic problem. it caused the passenger side tire to damage the inside fender and the front bumper. fortunately the car was traveled with slow speed and was able to stop without causing further damage. if this was on the freeway it will causing accident and danger to driver & passengers and other cars surrounding. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 05/06/2006 | 61000 | 1 | 07/09/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds the front end made a creaking noise while turning the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the lower control arm support link, rear engine transmission mounts, and motor mounts needed to be replaced. | |||