- Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins
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W211 Recalls!
When I took a closer look in bright sunshine today, I found the intake manifold clamp screws obviously had been removed and reinstalled; they had socket marks on the edges; they may have replaced the intake manifold.
It may be 2008010005 released 2/1/08 - Recall: Models 164, 164.8, 211, 251 with Diesel Engine OM 642 Model Years 2006 – 2008 Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor.
Time permitting, I will try to retrieve more information next week.
Recall Campaign 2008010005 FEB08 – 164, 164.8, 211, 251 with diesel engine OM642 MY06-08 the crankshaft position 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. When this happens, affected vehicles will loose all engine power rather than enter a limp-home mode. In addition, the affected vehicles cannot restart after failure. This may result is stalling on the highway without the ability to restart and move the vehicle. Dealer will replace the crankshaft position sensor. Approximately 8,524 vehicles affected.
VIN range not included for these bulletins therefore call your dealer to have them check VMI.
It may be 2008010005 released 2/1/08 - Recall: Models 164, 164.8, 211, 251 with Diesel Engine OM 642 Model Years 2006 – 2008 Replace Crankshaft Position Sensor.
Time permitting, I will try to retrieve more information next week.
Dealer must check VMI to see if vehicle is included in campaign.

Paperwork just came in from the dealer for the part replaced on my Bluetec. Below is the text of the invoice (N/C)
CAUSE: CAMPAIGN 2008010003
025866 AIR DUCTING AT RADIATOR, REPLACE
2153 W40 0.40
1 211-500-15-16 AIR BAFFLE
17603 REMOVED OLD AIR DUCT AND INSTALLED NEW ONE. HAD TO REMOVE HOOD LATCH STRIKER AND MOVE CABLE OUT OF THE WAY. INSTALLED NEW AIR DUCT AND CONFIRMED INSTALLATION.
I will check up on the other Campaign (crankshaft sensor) with the dealer tomorrow.
Last edited by pinebaron; Feb 13, 2008 at 05:21 PM.
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I’ve had it dome on my ’06 E500 and it solved the problem. Konigstiger can properly provide more detail.
Will MB Dealer fix this, and can I get a PDF copy of P-B-46.40/53?
Thanks!
jefferson_one@hotmail.com
VIN range not included for these bulletins therefore call your dealer to have them check VMI.[/QUOTE]
As I reported in another thread, my 07 Bluetec OM642 engine is not in the list of affected vehicles.
I brought in my car for another campaign and a couple of Star Bulletins, and my SA saw this new campaign get flagged as well.
Thanks.
see here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0&d=1205791703
see here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0&d=1205791703
Hmmm...interesting. I see you drive an AMG. I wonder if it's for AMGs only since I didn't get one of those letters (though maybe I will in the next few days).
Last edited by E500Newbee; Mar 18, 2008 at 11:40 AM.
The girl working at the service department was acting stupid. Uh...these campaign does not apply to your vehicle under this VIN# and blah blah blah...Then I mention I had these letter to back me up and these should be fix under manufactor warranty, since my vehicle is still under factory warranty. She than, oh...ok, she put me on hold and came back would you like to make an appoinment for these items. I was like hell yeah stupid. That's why I called you.
Damn, the dealer... I went into service B about two weeks ago. They should have done this SBC campaign for me. They just wanted your money than send you back out. Forget about the voluntary service work. They don't have time for that.
By the way, thank you Dan, you're the man...
Last edited by E500Newbee; Mar 18, 2008 at 12:22 PM.
Service Campaign 2008020005 MAR08 CLK63, E63, CLS63 2007 & 2008 Due to increased crankcase pressure the oil dipstick may be pushed out of the guide tube causing rough engine idle. The oil dipstick will be replaced and on certain vehicles, in addition the crankcase ventilation pressure regulator valve will be replaced. The following VINs require dipstick replacement only: WDBTK77G17T071413, WDBUF77X87A968488, WDBUH77X07A970116, WDBTK77G07T071869, WDBUH77XX7A965604, WDDDJ77X37A074470, WDBUF77XX7A961445, WDBUH77XX7A968504, WDDDJ77X77A075041, WDBUF77X97A966975, WDBUH77X17A968570, WDDDJ77X87A075467, WDBUF77XX7A968475, and WDBUH77X17A969119.
see here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0&d=1205791703
“In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has initiated a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign for certain Model Year 2003 - 2006 E-Class and 2006 CLS-Class vehicles.”
Bulletin title:
“MODELS 211 AND 219 AMG MODEL YEARS 2003 – 2006”
Leads one to believe 2003 through 2006 E55 AMG and 2006 CLS55 AMG models are involved.










