CLK320 Recall Notice - Harmonic Balancer
04-05-2005, 09:41 PM
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CLK320 Recall Notice - Harmonic Balancer
I just got an oil change today, and the service advisor at the dealership said a recall notice had been issued for my 2000 CLK320. On the invoice, it states "Harmonic Balancer" and "Check Vibration Damper". This sounds like some work I paid for last year, so I wonder if I will get a refund since it was subsequently recalled.
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04-06-2005, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by smalldog
Did they use the VIN number for the recall info or is it all 2000 320s? I will ask the dealer tomorrow. 
04-06-2005, 02:17 PM
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Here is the link to some of the issues for the 208 (V8)
1999 - http://www.alldata.com/TSB/35/9935AI86.html
2000 - http://www.alldata.com/TSB/35/0035AX96.html
2001 - http://www.alldata.com/TSB/35/0135AX98.html
You can find info on other models there too! It's scary but no mention of Harmonic Balancer, crank seals or anything else.
My CLK suffered the fate of a broken harmonic balancer a few weeks ago and I took it to my MB mechanic. (NOT related to MBUSA in any way except he worked for them for many years, and started his own shop after the Chrysler merger as he said their customer service and quality was going to S**T!)
Still I love my car and just wish MB wasn't so poor in the area of customer service!
1999 - http://www.alldata.com/TSB/35/9935AI86.html
2000 - http://www.alldata.com/TSB/35/0035AX96.html
2001 - http://www.alldata.com/TSB/35/0135AX98.html
You can find info on other models there too! It's scary but no mention of Harmonic Balancer, crank seals or anything else.
My CLK suffered the fate of a broken harmonic balancer a few weeks ago and I took it to my MB mechanic. (NOT related to MBUSA in any way except he worked for them for many years, and started his own shop after the Chrysler merger as he said their customer service and quality was going to S**T!)
Still I love my car and just wish MB wasn't so poor in the area of customer service!
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04-06-2005, 05:27 PM
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My invoice says:
"RECALL #2005020003, HARMONIC BALANCER"
The MBUSA 800 number customer rep. can tell you if it applies to your car, based on the VIN.
"RECALL #2005020003, HARMONIC BALANCER"
The MBUSA 800 number customer rep. can tell you if it applies to your car, based on the VIN.
04-06-2005, 05:50 PM
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
Get the warranty claim if you can, but...
don't risk it. That sucker is guranteed to fail. It's not an expensive fix, if you take care of it, but potential tragedy if you don't.
04-06-2005, 06:29 PM
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Just called MBUSA and they used the VIN number to look up recalls. My car is affected by the Haromonic Balancer recall. I'm going to take it to the dealer tomorrow. It should be quick......no alot of clk's in my area 
04-06-2005, 06:52 PM
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It Effects all M112 V-6 and M113 V-8 engines from 1998 to around 2001 on some cars.
Due to the size of this campaign and amount of cars involved, MB will be sending letters to owners in stages. That way, 700,000 people don't all show up at the same time. They will inspect the PN# of your balancer and replace it if found to be one of the following numbers. 112 035 00 00 or 112 035 06 00.
The campaign states any previous non-warranty repairs paid for by clients,
will be eligible to receive reimbursement. You must provide adequate documentation for reimbursement.
Due to the size of this campaign and amount of cars involved, MB will be sending letters to owners in stages. That way, 700,000 people don't all show up at the same time. They will inspect the PN# of your balancer and replace it if found to be one of the following numbers. 112 035 00 00 or 112 035 06 00.
The campaign states any previous non-warranty repairs paid for by clients,
will be eligible to receive reimbursement. You must provide adequate documentation for reimbursement.
04-07-2005, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Serndipity
It Effects all M112 V-6 and M113 V-8 engines from 1998 to around 2001 on some cars.
Due to the size of this campaign and amount of cars involved, MB will be sending letters to owners in stages. That way, 700,000 people don't all show up at the same time. They will inspect the PN# of your balancer and replace it if found to be one of the following numbers. 112 035 00 00 or 112 035 06 00.
The campaign states any previous non-warranty repairs paid for by clients,
will be eligible to receive reimbursement. You must provide adequate documentation for reimbursement.
Due to the size of this campaign and amount of cars involved, MB will be sending letters to owners in stages. That way, 700,000 people don't all show up at the same time. They will inspect the PN# of your balancer and replace it if found to be one of the following numbers. 112 035 00 00 or 112 035 06 00.
The campaign states any previous non-warranty repairs paid for by clients,
will be eligible to receive reimbursement. You must provide adequate documentation for reimbursement.
04-07-2005, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by smalldog
Just called MBUSA and they used the VIN number to look up recalls. My car is affected by the Haromonic Balancer recall. I'm going to take it to the dealer tomorrow. It should be quick......no alot of clk's in my area
04-07-2005, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantWinTX
Where did you get this information from, and where do I submit a claim for reimbursement as mine failed about 6 weeks ago and I had to pay for it to be repaired?
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu....php3?t=119790
04-08-2005, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by mmgrad
haha... this is what u get for dissin my 02 clk being potentially involved in the massive MB recall...
you got me dude.........
04-08-2005, 11:39 AM
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Can you just call up your local stealerships service dept. Advise them about your VIN and tell them you want all TSB problems taken care of related to your vehicle for free? Even if your car is outside of warranty?
04-08-2005, 07:14 PM
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209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
Campaign No. 2005020003
April 2005
ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT: MODELS 163, 202, 208 210 WITH ENGINES 112,
MODELS 129, 163, 202, 208 210 215, 220 WITH ENGINES 113,
MODEL YEARS 1998 – 2000;
MODEL 170 WITH ENGINE 112, MODEL YEAR 2001
INSPECT, IF NECESSARY REPLACE HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY
April 2005
ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT: MODELS 163, 202, 208 210 WITH ENGINES 112,
MODELS 129, 163, 202, 208 210 215, 220 WITH ENGINES 113,
MODEL YEARS 1998 – 2000;
MODEL 170 WITH ENGINE 112, MODEL YEAR 2001
INSPECT, IF NECESSARY REPLACE HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY
04-12-2005, 12:48 PM
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Call MB Customer Service and they say that the recalls have only gone out for S and CL classes but if you have a 208 you can take it to the dealer and they will check and fix the problem. If you have fixed the problem you can submit a claim for reimbursement.
04-12-2005, 02:01 PM
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I believe the pully itself would not be covered unless it failed due to a failed "Harmonic Balancer" which is really a crank shaft seal. If you just replaced the seal that should be covered. Check with you MB stealership.
04-12-2005, 03:08 PM
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That is not true, a harmonic balancer is not a seal. It is a heavy pulley bolted on the crankshaft that has another outer pulley surrounding it. The two parts are bonded together by a rubber ring separating the two. The purpose of this unit is to dampen vibrations of the engine and it is this rubber bonding material that fails and allows the outer pulley to shift or move forward or back, and upon contact with the front engine cover cause extensive damage. Partial failure can cause a rough running engine. The reason for the failure of this rubber bond is because the outer pulley on this Mercedes design has to carry the load of the accessory drive belt that is hooked to it. Most engine designs have the drive or fan belt connected to the solid inner pulley so there is no extra stress on the bonded rubber that separates the two pulleys.
