Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 2005060017 | 08/01/2005 | 10016626 | Coolant hose at the bottom right of the radiator must be checked to determine whether the two catches of the coolant hose are latched correctly. inspect latching of lower radiator hose, replace radiator if necessary. *tt | 09/26/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/27/2012 | 221000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz c280. the driver was traveling 20 mph when smoke filled the interior of the vehicle from under the hood. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for diagnosis. the dealer advised that the engine wiring harness needed replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 221,000. | |||
| 04/27/2012 | 221000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz c280. the driver was traveling 20 mph when smoke filled the interior of the vehicle from under the hood. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for diagnosis. the dealer advised that the engine wiring harness needed replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 221,000. kmj | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving consumer noticed steam coming from underneath the vehicle. consumer was able to pull over to shoulder, lifted up the hood, and smoke came from the engine. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak | |||
| 08/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| Wile driving, the consumer noticed steam coming from the hood and black smoke coming from the back of the vehicle. the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle ,but was unable to do so. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2004 mercedes benz c- class wagon. consumer writes in regards to defect that allows coolant to leak into the transmission, requiring replacement of the transmission, torque converter and radiator *tgw the consumer stated he was forced to spend over six thousand dollars to have the transmission replaced, to correct a defect mercedes benz was aware of. *jb | |||