W211 Recalls!

[novae500]

konigstiger, thanks for your feedback. Also, is the valve cover gasket a problem area on the E500s?? I have oil seepage/leak on the DS valve cover. I'm taking it in tomorrow to have it looked at as well as doing the pilot bushings.

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[Jen_Kenne]

Originally Posted by konigstiger

Yes, you can obtain VMI info (not necessarily a printed copy) from your local MB dealer who should recognize the opportunity that you may choose them to perform service. VMI will confirm if there are any outstanding recalls or service campaigns, of which any dealer will perform at no cost even out of warranty using VMI to justify entitlement.

If you want a copy of your vehicle’s MB datacard (initial delivery date, equipment, codes, etc) PM your email address and VIN -or- http://www.mbworld.org/forums/2518219-post1.html

Fantastic information. Thanks for sharing.

[gail15]

Thanks for sharing your information connections.

[brown1959]

Do you know if there were any front suspension ball joint recalls on the W211's

[vettdvr]

Originally Posted by konigstiger

The bad part about this is that my car went in service for the 2003 year in Oct 02 so in 2012 this warranty will be out. Note that is about 2 1/2 years not that far out.

The real question, I had the SBC unit replaced about 8,000 miles ago and total system flush. Is this an upgraded "better" that installed unit or is it an identical replacement and I can expect failure in another 70,000 miles which will be out of the 10 year extended warranty.

That would be great to know it is a better unit, but what I am afraid of is since MB pulled the unit developements stopped and the unit installed is the same as installed in 2003.

[vettdvr]

Originally Posted by brown1959

Do you know if there were any front suspension ball joint recalls on the W211's

No recalls but IMO there should have been. My front ball joints went out at 67,000 miles and were replaced under the CPO extended warranty.

Never owned a car that had ball joints fail this early. Sold my 84 lincoln with 175,000 miles and origional joints and all front end parts. So don't understand why MB joints are failing so early.

Same question here,, were the new ones upgraded and will they last longer or were they just identical replacements and 67000 miles on them they fail again.

[konigstiger]

EPC shows both SBC hydraulic unit and ball joint part #s installed at production have been replaced indicating modification.

[pntballpunk]

Originally Posted by konigstiger

Yes, you can obtain VMI info (not necessarily a printed copy) from your local MB dealer who should recognize the opportunity that you may choose them to perform service. VMI will confirm if there are any outstanding recalls or service campaigns, of which any dealer will perform at no cost even out of warranty using VMI to justify entitlement.

If you want a copy of your vehicle’s MB datacard (initial delivery date, equipment, codes, etc) PM your email address and VIN -or- http://www.mbworld.org/forums/2518219-post1.html

you are correct about not reciving a printed copy of the vmi. the only way a dealer is supposed to give them out(key supposed to) is if mercedes benz gives the dealership ok. the only way to do that is to contact mb yourself and ask. if you ask most dealerships will show you a copy but will not allow you to leave with the copy due to the information on the vmi is internaly private to mb. its required by law that if a vehicle applies to a service recall the dealer must perform the recall unless customer declines(touchy legal part). at a mb dealer we can get in trouble(big) with factory if not performing the recall.

[hawk25]

Originally Posted by novae500

konigstiger,

thanks for your feedback. Also, is the valve cover gasket a problem area on the E500s?? I have oil seepage/leak on the DS valve cover. I'm taking it in tomorrow to have it looked at as well as doing the pilot bushings.

Very Common issue only DS far as I know. Mine was leaky and I kept wondering why the car's miles to service were going so quickly...and the message OIL LOW ADD 1.5QRTS NEXT REFUELING.... After fixing that everything is fine now.

[Diesel Benz]

Originally Posted by vettdvr

No recalls but IMO there should have been.

My first W211 had and issue with the lower front ball joint, both were changed on a recall. My second W211 also had both lower front joints replaced from a recall, it did not have any issues at that time.

But the later on the second one had a worn out anti-roll bar joint.

[NLRL]

Originally Posted by mcleantmw

My prior posting above refers to Saintvir's posting about the radiator and transmission problem.

Hi,
Did you find out anything on the issue? I own a 2003 ,W203(C230K) purchased new, Now I have 20,000 miles and I have the same issue.
Valeo transmission radiator failure, contaminated oil and marginal transmission.
The dealer priced it at $7900 to change everything and told me that even MB knew about the issue they never generated a recall or any other service bulletin .
I will be very interested if you found a solution or the group with a legal action against MB
Thank you.
My e mail is Nikirodi@aol.com if you need it.

[konigstiger]

Originally Posted by NLRL

The dealer priced it at $7900 to change everything and told me that even MB knew about the issue they never generated a recall or any other service bulletin.

Check your email.

[golfcat]

Mine is an early CDI---8/04 production. Have just had to replace infrared reader in drivers door. Also alarm system failed. Sounded as if it was under water but dealer said that there was no water present. Approx $600 to repair. Did not see any bulletins on these problems. Are there any? Thanks.
thegolfcat@earthlink.net

[golfcat]

Have done some more research since my previous post. (this is a great site). Have found campaign 2003020003 June 03 which covers the door infrared problem.
Also very recently had to replace glowplugs. Found campaign 200607003 Oct 06. But it is selective to vin #. How do I enter my vin # to see if my CDI is covered?
Have not located a campaign for the alarm system tho it seems from talking to the service advisor that this is not a rare occurance. Have owned over 20 MB's and have never had an alarm repair. Thanks again.
thegolfcat@earthlink.net

[konigstiger]

Originally Posted by golfcat

How do I enter my vin # to see if my CDI is covered? Have not located a campaign for the alarm system tho it seems from talking to the service advisor that this is not a rare occurance.

Have dealer check VMI to confirm all recalls and service campaigns are completed. I am not aware of any bulletins for alarm component replacement.

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/3134322-post148.html
http://www.mbworld.org/forums/1832967-post28.html

[odessit]

do you know if there are any recalls for 2009 E350?

[konigstiger]

Originally Posted by odessit

do you know if there are any recalls for 2009 E350?

No MY09 recalls that I am aware of to date however, several Service Campaigns were released (read through thread) have your dealer check VMI to see if any apply to your VIN.

[mr2turbo004]

Can I get a copy of the P-B-46.40/53 thanks. mr2turbo004@hotmail.com

[suhsalman]

Hi, I recently purchased a 2003 200k avangard.
I purchased my car from Germany, and shipped it back to the Middle East. The customs here charged me $25K to allow the car to enter the country J. This is the way it works in here..
I cant verify if all the calls had been serviced proparly there. As I don’t have the dealer or maintaince center contact details.
Cant I verify this my self, arent the replaced SBC pump different than the older/defect one. A friend of mine told me that the local dealer for MB here will charge me 500$ for inspecting if the recalls had been addressed properly.

[konigstiger]

Originally Posted by suhsalman

Hi, I recently purchased a 2003 200k avangard.
I purchased my car from Germany, and shipped it back to the Middle East. The customs here charged me $25K to allow the car to enter the country J. This is the way it works in here..
I cant verify if all the calls had been serviced proparly there. As I don’t have the dealer or maintaince center contact details.
Cant I verify this my self, arent the replaced SBC pump different than the older/defect one. A friend of mine told me that the local dealer for MB here will charge me 500$ for inspecting if the recalls had been addressed properly.

Not certain how it works in your market but with MBUSA one requests a VMI (Vehicle Master Inquiry) from any dealer for any given VIN and the report shows if there is outstanding “recall” and/or “service campaign” work covered by MB without expiration and no out of pocket cost to owner even out of warranty. Have the dealer run your VIN, as I cannot believe they will charge for this since safety is a factor.