Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 20-P-053398 | 03/12/2012 | 10044181 | Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js | 05/17/2012 | |
| TB-46-20-61 | 04/22/2008 | 10025648 | Rattling/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. *pe | 08/27/2008 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||||
| TB-46-10-32 | 12/02/2008 | 10028646 | Mercedes: 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 steering | 05/12/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||||
| TB-46-10-32 | 12/02/2008 | 10028646 | Mercedes: 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 steering | 05/12/2009 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 462046 | 12/04/2008 | SB-46-20-46A | 10020460 | Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe | 10/23/2006 |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| TB-46-10-39C | 12/02/2008 | 10028645 | Mercedes: 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. *pe | 05/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 03/23/2011 | 36000 | ||
| I purchased a used 2007 mercedes ml320 cdi on march 12. after a week of driving - i inspected the engine compartment (i usually do). i noticed engine oil dripping (small but noticable amount) on the serpentine belt. i did not think it was urgent - so i took pictures so i can send it to my seller to claim warranty. on march 23, i was driving with my family on i-65. suddenly, steering became very hard. it was a curving highway so i was forced to go into other lanes. lucky, traffic was not heavy so i did not swerve into any other vehicle. i was able to wrestle with the steering wheel on time to move away safely. also, at the same time we lost steering, the battery light went on. after stopping, we popped the hood and immediately noticed the same belt mentioned earlier had disintegrated into several pieces. we called for a tow vehicle. mercedes benz fixed the problem for $300 and assured me that there is no oil leak. 200 miles later, i got home - and saw the same leak, same spot. oil was dripping from from the turbo to intercooler hose joint (which was just above the serpentine belt). i did some research on the internet and the only similar issue i found led to dtb s-b-09.20/29. i asked mercedes, but they say its not covered under warranty. so i am currently researching to fix this problem permanently. | |||