Mercedes Benz S Class 2012
Model S Class made in 2012 by Mercedes Benz got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, latches/locks/linkages and (pws). There was one recall concerning fuel system, diesel .
Model 2012
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V496000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 03/01/2011 to 05/30/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 6872 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 10/03/2011 | 10/13/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Mercedes-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 Summary | Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mbusa 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| SB-2011110013 | 12/01/2012 | 10043730 | Mercedes: update high voltage battery software. model 221 model years 2010-2012. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| SCB-2011120005 | 12/01/2011 | 10043294 | Mercedes: during the production process of some vehicles, the electronic ignition switch was damaged. *pe | 03/09/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-2011110013 | 12/01/2012 | 10043730 | Mercedes: update high voltage battery software. model 221 model years 2010-2012. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| LI-72-10-P053599 | 06/27/2012 | 10045027 | Xentry(mercedes): on some vehicles, can not engage or close front door properly. models 197.377. no model years listed. *pe | 08/10/2012 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| LI-47-40-P053871 | 05/22/2012 | 10044601 | Xentry (mercedes): check engine light (cel) is activated; stored in engine control unit is very fine leak. automatic fuel tank leak test software is sensitive and can produces an erroneous diagnosis. models 204, 212, 218, 221, 216,and 166 | 07/17/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| LI-72-10-P053599 | 06/27/2012 | 10045027 | Xentry(mercedes): on some vehicles, can not engage or close front door properly. models 197.377. no model years listed. *pe | 08/10/2012 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-2012010006 | 02/01/2012 | 10043726 | Mercedes: tire pressure monitoring coding needs to be checked and updated if necessary. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2012 mercedes s550. consumer states vehicle slid backwards in parking lot *tgw the consumer stated the safety issue was regarding the vehicle being put in the neutral position after turning off the engine. the consumer stated three weeks ago, he had the misfortune of parking his vehicle in a parking lot. without opening the door, he turned off the engine and when he removed his foot from the brake, the vehicle slid backwards and hit another vehicle. both vehicles were damaged. the consumer stated the minute the engine is turned off, the vehicle should be put in the electronic parking position, rather than neutral.*jb | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2012 mercedes c250 sport. consumer writes in regards to issues with levers on the steering column *tgw the consumer stated he was unable to see the lever, which was hidden behind the steering wheel. the consumer stated he had to lean forward to look over top of the steering wheel to reach the lever. he also stated the cruise control was in a hidden area as well. *jb | |||