Mercedes Benz S400
Model S400 made by Mercedes Benz got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2011
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, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V557000 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | from 04/18/2011 to 07/12/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 5800 | 02/15/2013 | MFR | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | 12/03/2012 | 12/04/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 s400, s550, s550 4matic, s63 amg, c300, c300 4matic, e350, glk350, glk350 4matic, cl550 4matic, and cl63 amg vehicles manufactured from april 18, 2011, through july 12, 2011. due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. the recall campaign is expected to begin in february 2013. owners may contact mercedes-benz 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 www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| LI54-10P-054713 | 10/11/2012 | 10050866 | Mercedes (xentry): when start attempt is made, the activation of hv contactor in hv battery is suppressed and not able to start vehicle when thermomechanical loads fails in 150 a fuse in hv battery and hv battery needs replacing. models | 02/11/2013 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SC-2012080004 | 11/01/2012 | 10050865 | Mercedes: the power electronics module capacitance loss is due to the variability of capacitor quality combined with thermally variable continuous loading and need power electronics module software updated and replace power electronics mod | 02/11/2013 | |