Mercedes-Benz recalls — page 11
565 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Mercedes-Benz vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 31, 2026.
- Jun 4, 2013Crash risk2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 — Electrical System
Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 SLK250 and SLK350 vehicles manufactured October 9, 2012, through November 20, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an occupant classification system (OCS) that may not correctly differentiate between a child seat or a very light person being in the front passenger seat.
13V236000 · 71 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Apr 29, 2013Crash risk2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450, 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 and 1 other model — Seat Belts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 GL350 BlueTEC, GL450 4MATIC, GL550 4MATIC, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured May 15, 2012 through October 4, 2012. The second row seat belt anchor fitting bolts may not be properly torqued.
13V166000 · 256 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Dec 3, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz CL550, 2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz CL63 and 5 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
12V557000 · 6K units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Nov 6, 2012Crash risk2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 — Latches/locks/linkages
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 CLS550 and CLS550 4Matic vehicles, manufactured December 01, 2011, through December 13, 2011. The bolts that hold the hood's secondary latch striker may have been insufficiently tightened.
12V533000 · 23 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Oct 10, 2012Crash risk2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 — Exterior Lighting
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2013 GLK350 and GLK350 4-Matic vehicles, manufactured from May 31, 2012, through August 2, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles have voltage in the parking lamp circuit that exceeds the maximum value listed.
12V493000 · 218 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Oct 9, 2012Crash risk2012 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 E350 and E550 Coupe vehicles, manufactured April 2, 2012, through June 29, 2012. Improper stitching of the right side window curtain air bag may cause it to not deploy as intended in the affected vehicles.
12V492000 · 499 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Oct 1, 2012Fire risk2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class — Equipment
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2013 SL-Class vehicles manufactured from December 19, 2011, through May 31, 2012 originally equipped with R1234yf refrigerant. Daimler AG (DAG), the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, conducted product testing of a vehicle, not sold in the US, but equipped with the same refrigerant. According to Mercedes-Benz, the testing was designed to replicate worst-case conditions expected in a severe frontal crash that would cause a rupture of the air conditioner refrigerant line. A rupture of a refrigerant line will result in a gaseous mixture of refrigerant being released into the engine compartment.
12V478000 · 432 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Aug 6, 2012Crash risk2002 Mercedes-Benz G55, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550 — Structure
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 G550 and G55 (AMG) vehicles manufactured from September 20, 2010, through April 27, 2011. During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in the passenger compartment.
12V380000 · 189 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jun 12, 2012Crash risk2007–2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 — Suspension
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009. A CONNECTING ROD FOR THE LOAD LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY FAIL.
12V264000 · 4K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Oct 3, 2011Crash risk2011 Mercedes-Benz E, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
11V496000 · 7K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Oct 3, 2011Crash risk2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz S400, 2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz S550, 2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz S600 and 2 other models — Tires
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S550, S550 CGI, S63, S600 Bi-Turbo, S65 AMG, S550 4-Matic, and S550 CGI 4-Matic and S400 Hybrid vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2011, through July 30, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)." The tire pressure monitoring system indicators may only illuminate for a portion of the time required by the standard and under certain conditions may not re-illuminate immediately after the vehicle is restarted as required.
11V493000 · 158 units · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Apr 1, 2011Crash risk2011 Mercedes-Benz E — Engine and Engine Cooling
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 E-CLASS MODEL W212 AND S212 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 8, 2010, THROUGH JULY 12, 2010. INSUFFICIENT ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE VIBRATION DAMPER AND ITS INNER MASS DAMPER RING COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THE INNER MASS DAMPER RING FROM THE VIBRATION DAMPER.
11V213000 · 41 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Mar 31, 2011Crash risk1999–2003 Mercedes-Benz M Class — Vehicle Speed Control
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2002 M-CLASS AND MODEL YEAR 2000-2003 M-CLASS AMG VEHICLES. THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM IN A NUMBER OF WAYS, INCLUDING TAPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL, USING THE CRUISE CONTROL STALK, OR BRAKING THE VEHICLE ENOUGH TO REACH A CERTAIN RATE OF DECELERATION. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES USE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL AS EXPECTED BY THE DRIVER, ALTHOUGH THE OTHER MEANS OF DEACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL REMAIN FULLY OPERATIVE. SPECIFICALLY, WHERE THE DRIVER PUMPS THE BRAKES RATHER THAN APPLYING CONSISTENT PEDAL FORCE, THE LEVEL OF FORCE REQUIRED MAY BE UNUSUALLY HIGH.
11V208000 · 137K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Mar 30, 2011Crash risk2008–2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500, 2008–2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 2008–2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3 other models — Seat Belts
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS.
11V210000 · 3K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER
- Dec 29, 2010Crash risk2007–2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2007–2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 — Structure
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2010 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE CORRECT INTERIOR TRIM COVERING THE A-PILLARS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. IF INCORRECT TRIM WAS INSTALLED ON A VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
10V655000 · 3 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER
- Dec 21, 2010Crash risk2010–2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2010–2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 — Equipment
SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FREIGHTLINER 2500 SPRINTER AND MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW. THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HINGE ON THE TOP OF THE WINDOW MAY LOOSEN.
10V642000 · 274 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER
- Oct 29, 2010Crash risk2011 Mercedes-Benz E, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL, 2011 Mercedes-Benz M and 1 other model — Fuel System, Other
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 M-CLASS, MODEL W164, GL-CLASS, MODEL X164, E-CLASS, MODEL W212, R-CLASS, AND MODEL V251VEHICLES. THE O-RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED IN ALL CASES. LACK OF LUBRICATION CAN LEAD TO LEAKAGE OF THE FUEL FILTER.
10V540000 · 2K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Oct 4, 2010Crash risk2010 Mercedes-Benz C, 2010–2011 Mercedes-Benz E — Steering
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 C-CLASS, MODEL 204, E-CLASS, MODEL 212, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 E-CLASS COUPE/CABRIOLET MODEL 207 VEHICLES. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.
10V459000 · 85K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Aug 5, 2010Crash risk2002–2009 Mercedes-Benz G500, 2002–2009 Mercedes-Benz G55, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G550 and 3 other models — Exterior Lighting
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2010 G-CLASS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A GRILL COVER FOR FRONT TURN SIGNAL PROTECTION THAT, WHILE PERMISSIBLE, MAY IMPACT OVER TIME THE SIGNAL'S ABILITY TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108.
10V366000 · 4K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jun 29, 2010Crash risk2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500, 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 2009–2010 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2010 AND SOLD UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER, AND DODGE BRAND NAME. THE SPRING PLATE WHICH ATTACHES THE OIL FILLER NECK TO THE CYLINDER-HEAD COVER MAY CRACK.
10V294000 · 3K units · SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
- Nov 24, 2009Fire risk2009 Mercedes-Benz G550 — Fuel System, Other
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009 550 G-CLASS VEHICLES. THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTORS LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CONNECTED PROPERLY ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE AND COMPLETELY SEATED IN THE CONNECTION. IN CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE FUEL PUMP WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION BUT A PARTIAL DISLOCATION OF THE LINE COULD LEAD TO A POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LOSS FROM THE LINE AT THE QUICK CONNECTOR.
09V453000 · 352 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Mar 13, 2009Crash risk2009 Mercedes-Benz S Class — Latches/locks/linkages
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 54 MY 2009 S-CLASS, W221 VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INTERCHANGED DURING PRODUCTION. THE EXCHANGE OF A FRONT AND A REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK WOULD RESULT IN A PASSENGER SIDE DOOR THAT CANNOT BE OPENED BY MERELY PULLING ON THE INTERIOR HANDLE AND A REAR DOOR LOCK THAT CAN BE OPENED WITH A SIMPLE PULL OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF LOCKED.
09V081000 · 54 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Mar 10, 2009Fire risk2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class — Exterior Lighting
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 16,130 MY 2009 M-CLASS W164 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL POWER LIFT GATE. AS A RESULT OF A FAULTY SEAL AROUND THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR COMPARTMENT CONTAINING THE SPARE TIRE. WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE CONTROL UNIT FOR THE POWER LIFT GATE CAN RESULT IN DISABLING OF THE POWER LIFT GATE MOTOR.
09V076000 · 16K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Dec 19, 2008Safety2008 Mercedes-Benz GL, 2008 Mercedes-Benz M Class, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R — Steering
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 577 MY 2008 GL-CLASS, M-CLASS, AND R-CLASS VEHICLES. A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE DRIVING PIN USED TO CONTROL THE OIL PRESSURE OF THE POWER STEERING.
08V682000 · 577 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Nov 24, 2008Crash risk2007 Mercedes-Benz S — Suspension
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 1,515 MY 2007 S-CLASS VEHICLES. THE RADIAL KNUCKLE OF THE FRONT STRUT MAY FAIL. THE RADIAL KNUCKLE FLAW MAY OCCUR AFTER SIGNIFICANT MILEAGE ACCUMULATION COMBINED WITH EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONTINUOUS STRESS BY DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS.
08V608000 · 2K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Sep 17, 2008Crash risk1998–2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class — Steering
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 125,228 MY 1998-2004 M-CLASS VEHICLES. THE HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.
08V465000 · 125K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Aug 14, 2008Crash risk2001–2006 Mercedes-Benz CL215, 2007–2008 Mercedes-Benz CL216, 2002–2006 Mercedes-Benz S220 and 2 other models — Suspension
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 4,564 MY 2001-2006 CL-CLASS (MODEL 215), MY 2002-2006 S-CLASS (MODEL 220), MY 2003-2007 SL-CLASS (MODEL 230), MY 2007-2008 CL-CLASS (MODEL 216), AND MY 2007 S-CLASS (MODEL 221)PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ACCELERATION SENSORS ON THE FRONT STRUTS. THESE SENSORS MEASURE ACCELERATION AROUND THE Z-AXIS OF THE VEHICLE AND ASSURE AN AUTOMATIC ADAPTATION OF THE FRONT STRUTS TO MAINTAIN A RELATIVELY LEVEL BODY POSITION. VARIATIONS IN THE SOLDERING PROCESS RESULTED IN SOLDERING POINTS ON THE BOARD OF THE ABC SENSORS WHICH MAY NOT BE WITHIN DESIGN TOLERANCES. SIGNALS FROM THE AFFECTED SENSORS MEASURING THE ACCELERATION MAY NOT BE ACCURATELY TRANSMITTED TO THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT.
08V405000 · 5K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jul 7, 2008Crash risk2007–2008 Mercedes-Benz C, 2005–2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL and 16 other models — Electrical System
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.
08V303000 · 404 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jun 2, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz GL, 2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz ML — Trailer Hitches
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 52,740 MY 2006-2008 GL AND ML CLASS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FLEX-N-GATE TRAILER HITCH. SOME OF THE WELD SEAMS CONNECTING THE TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER TO THE ATTACHMENT BAR USED TO SECURE THE TRAILER HITCH TO THE BODY FRAME DO NOT MEET PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS.
08V242000 · 53K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Mar 19, 2008Crash risk2008 Mercedes-Benz CL, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S — Visibility
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 3,283 MY 2008 S-CLASS AND CL-CLASS PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR ON THE SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND ACTUATION MODULE-FRONT (SAM-F) TRANSISTORS. THE SAM-F IS A DOUBLE TRANSISTOR THAT HELPS CONTROL VEHICLE FUNCTIONS AND THE LIGHTING OF THE CENTER CONSOLE. INCORRECT STORAGE OF THE TRANSISTORS LED THE TRANSISTORS TO BE EXPOSED TO EXCESS HUMIDITY.
08V122000 · 3K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jan 9, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz E, 2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz GL, 2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz ML and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
08V006000 · 9K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Dec 20, 2007Crash risk2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR — Visibility
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELDS WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. EITHER THE PRIMER OR ACTIVATOR WAS MISSING AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.
07V588000 · 3 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Oct 3, 2007Safety2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class — Seat Belts
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH SOME OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE LAP-BELT LOCKABILITY REQUIREMENT WHICH ENABLES THE LAP BELT PORTION OF THE BELT TO BE LOCKED BY THE USER TO FACILITATE THE USE OF OLDER NON-LATCH DESIGN CHILD RESTRAINT DEVICES.
07V465000 · 6K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jun 12, 2007Fire risk2000–2004 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 2000–2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
07V263000 · 20K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Dec 29, 2006Safety2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY FASTENED TO ITS MOUNTING STUDS.
06V495000 · 2K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jun 19, 2006Fire risk2005–2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER HARD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CAN INCREASE TO A LEVEL WHICH EXCEEDS THE DESIGN PARAMETERS FOR THE ALTERNATOR TO NOT FUNCTION AND IT WILL BECOME DAMAGED.
06V220000 · 433 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Apr 3, 2006Crash risk2006 Mercedes-Benz R Class — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, THE THREADS IN THE NUT USED TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IN A LIMITED NUMBER OF SECOND ROW SEATS MAY BE MISSING. THE ABSENCE OF THE SCREW THREADS RESULTS IN AN INCOMPLETE CONNECTION OF THE BUCKLE TO THE SEAT.
06V101000 · 3K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Apr 3, 2006Safety2006 Mercedes-Benz R Class — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STARTER WIRING HARNESS MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY. THIS ROUTING COULD LEAD TO CHAFING OF THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE COVERING THE STARTER WIRING HARNESS AT THE ENGINE MOUNT COVER.
06V098000 · 7K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Feb 2, 2006Crash risk2000–2005 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 2000–2005 Mercedes-Benz S Class — Interior Lighting
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTAINS GAUGES AND INDICATORS THAT MUST BE ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
06V028000 · 37K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Dec 20, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class — Air Bags
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPORT MODEL STEERING WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN CERTAIN LOW RISK AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TESTS CONDUCTED BY NHTSA, USING AN OUT-OF-POSITION UNBELTED 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE CRASH TEST DUMMY, IRREGULARITIES WERE DEMONSTRATED INDICATING THAT OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN A CRASH.
05V560000 · 61K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Nov 1, 2005Safety1998–2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FAILURE OF ONE OF THE SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS CAN OCCUR. THE BASE OF THE SOCKET CAN BE SUBJECT TO THERMAL DEFORMATION OVER TIME.
05V505000 · 69K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Aug 29, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Mercedes-Benz G55 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN HOSE BETWEEN FUEL TANK AND RETURN LINE CAN BE PERMEATED WITH FUEL. THIS SITUATION RESULTS FROM THE EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE HOSE UNDER PRESSURE CAUSING MICROCRACKS IN THE HOSE MATERIAL.
05V378000 · 487 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- May 16, 2005Crash risk2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class — Steering
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A HOSE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.
05V224000 · 7K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Apr 1, 2005Safety2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class, 2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz SL Class — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM MAY PREMATURELY SHIFT TO THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP FUNCTION MODE, DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION, OR DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP.
05V133000 · 204K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jun 22, 2004Safety2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 2003–2004 Mercedes-Benz SL Class — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM OF THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) IS DESIGNED TO MONITOR THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WITHIN THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF AN UNACCEPTABLE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS DETECTED, THE SYSTEM WILL SWITCH, AS IT IS DESIGNED TO DO, INTO THE HYDRAULIC FUNCTION MODE.
04V296000 · 143K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jun 9, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 2003–2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class — Latches/locks/linkages
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.
04V285000 · 17K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- May 13, 2004Fire risk2001–2004 Mercedes-Benz CL600, 2001–2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 — Suspension
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER 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 HEAT AND HUMIDITY. OVER TIME, CORROSION MAY DETERIORATE THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE HOSE.
04V228000 · 6K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- May 13, 2004Crash risk2000–2001 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 2000–2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDER, THE SIZE OF THE ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR OF THE HOLDER MAY BE BELOW APPROPRIATE TOLERANCES.
04V227000 · 54K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Dec 19, 2003Crash risk2004 Mercedes-Benz C Class, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E Class — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY HAVE A BURR ON A METAL COMPONENT OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM. THE PRESENCE OF THE BURR COULD PREVENT THE SEAT BELT FROM LOCKING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
03V534000 · 4K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Aug 7, 2003Crash risk2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class — Steering
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUT ON THE BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING COUPLING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
03V289000 · 554 units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.