RA032924

I took my 2007 w221 in for an oil change last week and they said there is now a camshaft solenoid recall for the w221. Sounds like the same issue across several C & E classes which had already been recalled, but can't be sure.

Sure enough when they went to add the pigtail that prevents oil from dripping into the O2 sensor, they found that the the wiring harness was already saturated and needed to be replaced. ~$1200 repair, but covered under warranty.

I dont have the recall campaign#, but it was issued on 9/6/2012.

Hope this is helpful to others.
Thanks,
Vinay

phatisfy

So they should fix this problem w/out any charges? I'm out of warranty.

phatisfy

Btw. If you can post the case#. That would be great.

carboxy

What do I need to ask my service guy at Benz? Do you have campaign info

RA032924

Yes, it also covers cars out of warranty.

There is no recall campaign number on my receipt, however, I suggest you call your dealer with your cars serial number and ask about the camshaft solenoid recall. Sorry I cannot offer more.

jett3jett

called MB today and gave them my vin , they said there is no open recall on the s550?
Anything?

carboxy

same here! I got email from my service at benz saying the vmi shows no recall for my car as of yet...

jett3jett

something smells fishy

carboxy

lol!!!

phatisfy

I called also. And my service advisor confirmed that there is an recall. Will bring in my to get that fixed.

jett3jett

i had a service scheduled for tomorrow morning cancelled after she said the recall isn't for the s550, never understood why they put less knowledgeable women in the service area even if they are reading information from a database. Basically it is fully covered and takes less than 2 hours for the replacement solenoid. I will give it another shot tomorrow with my MB

carboxy

How come my mb guy doesn't even see it on his end: update us w bulletin info

new550

What are the symptoms or signs of the problem this recall addresses?

carboxy

How come mine doesn't see it: I want it fix ! Please point me where to get info

jett3jett

i don't know whats wrong here, some dealerships have the recall claim and some don't? isn't all of north america the same ...im beyond confused

NEW550: the recall is for the camshaft solenoids. Did some research and supposedly there have been claims of it leaking

carboxy

Phat: can you get me your service advisor info so I can call n get the bulletin info so I can give that to my mob advisor here in Florida

carboxy

I'm confuse too!

jett3jett

k so i skipped my advisor and the service manager told me that the vmi recalls are vin specific so not all s550's will need/qualify for the recall. bs? help please

carboxy

IS THERE A TOLL FREE NUMBER TO CALL MB N ASK THEM DIRECTLY..

phatisfy

His name is Nathan. And his main line #is: (617) 591-2691
I believe he's out for next week because that's what he told me when I made the appointment to bring my car in. This is the the dealership # (617) 666-4100. Hope that help.

RT2010

I replaced 3 camshaft solenoids last weekend. Costed me $25.00 a piece. Could not get to the 4th one without moving the engine - and that was beyond what I sought to do.

i kept seeing check engine indicator and the star dss pointed me to this solenoid. I dont see the messages anymore and hoping the 4th one (that I could not replace) will not act up anytime soon.

phatisfy

Just got the car back from service. I believe the recall campaign # is 2012070002. Hope that help. No charge were paid for this fix.

NuMBS500er

I had my car in last week for service B, my dealership did the camshaft solenoid while they have my car. No charge.

carboxy

I call mb usa and my service manager both said my vmi is not affected. I guess Im ok..

jett3jett

just to chime in the reason why my dealer was saying there is no avail recall for my car is because the previous owner already had them replaced we checked service records. Maybe ask your advisor to look into it