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Sep 23, 2006 | 09:25 AM

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Apparently just because your vin falls within the range on the TSB, your vehicle may not be involved in the campaign.

Sep 23, 2006 | 12:16 PM

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Apparently just because your vin falls within the range on the TSB, your vehicle may not be involved in the campaign.

Thanks for elaborating what was mentioned in the initial post.

Make sure to call your dealer and ask them to check VMI to see if your vehicle is included. Have your VIN handy when you call.

Nov 9, 2006 | 04:50 PM

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Service Campaign 2006070003 OCT06
Replace Glow Plugs

Incorrect glow plugs may have been inadvertently installed in vehicles during the last workshop visit due to an error in replacement part documentation. This may result in poor engine performance.

Effective VIN Range Model Year 2005-2006 (approximately 92 vehicles are affected):
211.026 (320CDI) A530155 – A835762

* Every vehicle in the VIN range may not be included in the campaign, VMI must always be checked. VMI always overrides the bulletin. Recall & Service Campaigns do not expire.

Dec 2, 2006 | 05:21 PM

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Campaign 2006110005 NOV06, Install software for Navigation System – Dealers will update the navigation disc in the affected vehicles as required. Approximately 12,559 vehicles are affected. VIN range:

211.026 A774933 – A915894
211.056 A722882 – A921544
211.065 A709523 – A709523
211.070 A641798 – A915419
211.076 A673219 – A920985
211.083 X186331 – X200670
211.087 X180750 – X200891
211.256 A719154 – A885367
211.276 A737762 – A670148
211.283 X187775 – X201277
211.287 X177828 – X200849
Navigation DVD part # BQ 646 0216 (v 2006.1)

Note: Every vehicle in the VIN range may not be included in the campaign, call your dealer to check VMI.

Dec 2, 2006 | 05:35 PM

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Campaign 2006110003 NOV06 Rework PVC seam at tail lamp (211, model year 2006), on the affected vehicles the PVC seam under the rear tail lamps may not have been correctly applied. This could lead to water intrusion into the luggage compartment and rear tail lamp. Dealer will rework the PVC seam to correct condition. VIN range:

211.256 A931377 – A935735
211.276 A932415 – A932455
211.283 X203013 – X203492
211.287 X202898 – X203732

Once again, every vehicle may not be included in the campaign, have your dealer check VMI.

Dec 4, 2006 | 10:05 AM

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Any idea what this is supposed to fix?

Dec 4, 2006 | 12:52 PM

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Any idea what this is supposed to fix?

Updated map data. Consider it a free DVD upgrade.

Dec 4, 2006 | 06:28 PM

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New Recall #2006-110002

Just rec. above
software update for engine control unit.
incorrect fuel/air mixture under cold weather conditions
quote "negative effect in starting engine"

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Dec 11, 2006 | 01:39 PM

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Just rec. above
software update for engine control unit.
incorrect fuel/air mixture under cold weather conditions
quote "negative effect in starting engine"

Campaign 2006110002 DEC06 Check Engine Control Module software version and update if necessary. This will correct potential malfunction which could lead to an incorrect fuel/air mixture at low ambient temperatures. Under certain conditions, this can have a negative effect on starting the engine. Approximately 62,775 vehicles affected.

VIN range:
211.056 A708977 – A875323
211.087 X177825 – X193075
211.256 A710773 – A875260
211.287 X174229 – X192264

Dec 11, 2006 | 01:39 PM

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Campaign 2006110007 DEC06 Check routing of brake lines and install chafing protection if necessary. Tolerance deviations may have occurred in the installation which can lead to minimal chafing of the brake lines on the fender liner. Approximately 979 vehicles affected.

VIN range:
211.022 A961477 – A983595
211.056 A923816 – A988209
211.072 A923912 – A988199
211.077 A947353 – A968488
211.277 A946485 – A970116

Dec 20, 2006 | 10:12 AM

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I always come back to this thread for recall info. Great thread!

I found this on the MBUSA website:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/doclist.jsp

Is the above list up-to-date as far as you know?

Jan 2, 2007 | 09:46 PM

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I always come back to this thread for recall info. Great thread!

I found this on the MBUSA website:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/doclist.jsp

Is the above list up-to-date as far as you know?

Above link does not work. Try this:

http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/

Then click on "Star Bulletins" on left column.

Jan 8, 2007 | 08:30 PM

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thanks for the info

Jan 12, 2007 | 10:50 AM

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Just recieved my phone call for the recall(s)

It is actually good timing since my car is just coming out of the body shop. While the dealer has my car I'm going to try and get an R500 as a loaner and convince my wife to dump her Lexus LX470.

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Jan 24, 2007 | 08:33 PM

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Any idea what service campaign 2007010002 is? I had my dad drop off my 2005 E320 for service and this is on the work order.

Jan 24, 2007 | 11:13 PM

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Any idea what service campaign 2007010002 is? I had my dad drop off my 2005 E320 for service and this is on the work order.

Campaign 2007010002 JAN07 Model 211 2003-2006, 219 2006 Remove wheel housing water drain nozzles if present and clear drain passages. The water drains located in the front wheel housings may not drain properly. Dealer will clear water drain passages. Approximately 86,299 vehicles affected.

VIN range:
211.026 A248640 – A725262
211.056 A708977 – A725309
211.065 A014562 – A725376, X097857 – X116123
211.070 A008400 – A725352
211.076 A262986 – A725139
211.082 X110774 – X178595
211.083 X111028 – X178599
211.087 X177825 – X177953
211.256 A710773 – A725359
211.265 A364588 – A724985
211.270 A387439 – A387669
211.276 A715663 – A724389
211.282 X110351 – X178465
211.283 X110313 – X178584
211.287 X174229 – X177952

219.375 A000205 – A010499
219.376 A007370 – A010506

As always every vehicle in the VIN range may not be included in the campaign. Have your dealer check VMI to confirm.

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Jan 25, 2007 | 10:47 PM

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Campaign 2007010005 JAN07 Model 211, 219 2007 Replace brake fluid reservoir cover. An incorrect brake fluid reservoir cover may have been installed which may allow the brake fluid to age faster. Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cover and the brake fluid as a precautionary measure. Approximately 5 vehicles affected.

VIN range:
211.056 A947565 – A948208
211.072 A946824
211.077 A947353

219.377 A071083

Feb 1, 2007 | 10:50 PM

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Campaign 2007010007 JAN07 Model 211, 219 2007 Replace adaptive brake (ABR) control module – The sealing gasket may not be to tolerance. As a result some of the convenience features of the ABR braking system may not function. Dealers will replace the adaptive brake control module as a precautionary measure. Approximately 13 vehicles are affected.

VIN range:
211.022 A969407 – A969436 219.377 A074470
211.056 A947280 – A961402
211.072 A946824 – A961432
211.077 A947353 – A961445

In addition:

P-B-43.10/03 JAN07 211.022 (07 BLUETEC) up to VIN A996000 Popping noise when brake pedal is quickly depressed. The brake booster will be replaced with revised part # A005 430 80 30 28. ABR has a high brake boost level which is achieved by a high vacuum level and the large cross section of the control valve in the brake booster. As a result of this, combined with component tolerances, an adrupt “pop” noise ma be produced when the brake pedal is quickly depressed. The noise does not impair the braking power and is only an accompanying acoustic effect.

Feb 1, 2007 | 10:58 PM

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SBC - 211 (E), 219(CLS) and 230 (SL) 2003-2006

Inspect SBC ground stud (circled) to see if it loose or detached. If it is, mention P-B-42.46/70 Replacement of SBC Ground Stud.

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Feb 12, 2007 | 03:41 PM

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Service Campaign 2007010010 FEB07 203, 211 4-MATIC with M272 engine – replace engine oil dipstick. The engine oil dipstick is incorrect. This could lead to inconsistency between the dipstick reading and the oil level message in the instrument cluster. Dealers will replace the dipstick (new part #A272 010 14 72 05) and top off the engine oil. Approximately 33,543 vehicles affected.

VIN range:
211.087 X177825 – X219293
211.287 X174229 – X219226
203.087 F725595 – F864624
203.092 F725472 – F864624

Feb 12, 2007 | 09:14 PM

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Hey, I am trying to figure out if there is a recall on my fathers car, it is a 2003 E500, does anyone know the VIN range for that year and make. Thanks MBWorld.

Feb 12, 2007 | 09:23 PM

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Hey, I am trying to figure out if there is a recall on my fathers car, it is a 2003 E500, does anyone know the VIN range for that year and make. Thanks MBWorld.

Give your dealer a call and have them run your VIN.

Feb 22, 2007 | 10:53 PM

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Service Campaign 2006040004 MAY06
Clean sleeves on front axle carrier / new bolts & washers
E (2003-2006)

Campaign will only be performed in conjunction with an A or B service maintenance or other warranty repair that requires the underbody paneling to be removed as part of the repair.

Effective VIN range (Have your dealer check VMI to see if your vehicle is included):

211.026: A178744 – A599959
211.065: A014562 – A600000
211.070: A008400 – A599952
211.076: A136286 – A589698
211.082: X108074 – X180208
211.083: X108399 – X188590
211.087: X177825 – X188592
211.265: A307691 – A599505
211.282: X108182 – X178465
211.283: X108624 – X188589
211.287: X174229 – X188566

I just had this done at the dealer, they replaced 2 bolts and washers as my SA described to me. I have a feeling my SA doesn't know what this recall does and neither do I.

Anybody can chime in on what these 2 bolts are suppose to fix?

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Feb 22, 2007 | 11:11 PM

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I just had this done at the dealer, they replaced 2 bolts and washers as my SA described to me. I have a feeling my SA doesn't know what this recall does and neither do I. Anybody can chime in on what these 2 bolts are suppose to fix?

As I understand it the new bolts & washers are designed / installed to eliminate dirt and rust from collecting in the rear sleeves on the front axle carrier. I would suggest talking to your dealer’s shop foreman or the tech who worked on your vehicle for further explanation.