Mercedes Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
While working in the engine compartment during engine operation, the damper ring could strike and injure the person repairing the vehicle or a bystander.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on april 8, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes Benz E 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V213000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 1, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 8, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 41
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 8, 2010 to Jul 12, 2010
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
- Maker's own recall number
- 2011030004
Notes
Mercedes safety recall no. 2011030004.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes Benz recall: Fuel system, diesel Oct 3, 2011
- Mercedes Benz recall: Fuel system, other Oct 29, 2010
- Mercedes Benz recall: Steering Oct 4, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.