Class Action suit over M272 M273
04-27-2013, 09:32 AM
#101
PortAxePlayer1,
Would you be kind enough to look up the data Cards for my 2 350’s:
2008 E350 WDBUF87X98B323642
2010 ML350 4JGBB8GB4AA543741
Thanks
Would you be kind enough to look up the data Cards for my 2 350’s:
2008 E350 WDBUF87X98B323642
2010 ML350 4JGBB8GB4AA543741
Thanks
Here's your data cards.
04-27-2013, 02:13 PM
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04-27-2013, 02:53 PM
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04-28-2013, 08:13 AM
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The M273 is based on the M113. What it has in common with the M272 V6 is 4-valves per cylinder (the M113 had 3), variable length intake runners, and variable valve timing.
The issue with the M272 appears to be related to balance shaft gears. Pretty sure that's unique to the V6 and not the same as the issue for M273 engines.
2012 and up get a new (M278) engine. Should be interesting to see if the M278 suffers the valve gunk problem seen in direct-injection engines from other manufacturers.
07-11-2013, 02:11 PM
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Can someone help me to decode this vin WDDHF7CB2AA029170
I have a 2010 E550. I was unable to use the VINdecoder on the MBW. For some reason its been timing out.
I have a 2010 E550. I was unable to use the VINdecoder on the MBW. For some reason its been timing out.
07-21-2013, 10:17 AM
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2007 C230 (sold), 2012 STi
Can some one please help me decode this vin WDDHF9AB0AA225560
Considering buying this car and want to know if it is affected.
Considering buying this car and want to know if it is affected.
07-21-2013, 11:42 AM
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The class action lawsuit appears to affect only certain engines from the 2007-2009 model years.
The M273 is based on the M113. What it has in common with the M272 V6 is 4-valves per cylinder (the M113 had 3), variable length intake runners, and variable valve timing.
The issue with the M272 appears to be related to balance shaft gears. Pretty sure that's unique to the V6 and not the same as the issue for M273 engines.
2012 and up get a new (M278) engine. Should be interesting to see if the M278 suffers the valve gunk problem seen in direct-injection engines from other manufacturers.
The M273 is based on the M113. What it has in common with the M272 V6 is 4-valves per cylinder (the M113 had 3), variable length intake runners, and variable valve timing.
The issue with the M272 appears to be related to balance shaft gears. Pretty sure that's unique to the V6 and not the same as the issue for M273 engines.
2012 and up get a new (M278) engine. Should be interesting to see if the M278 suffers the valve gunk problem seen in direct-injection engines from other manufacturers.
07-21-2013, 11:44 AM
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'71 Pinto
212 e5504m delivered 3/31/10 - not affected
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07-21-2013, 11:56 AM
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06 e-350
OK,here is another problem,I have an 06 E-350,which I suppose has the same gear problem.Another problem has come up,I am sure a goodly number have had an issue with the 5 or 7 speed trans conductor plate..which I discover MB will not sell the 7 speed plates to an independent garage,which I use.the 5 speed no problem.....MB is ruining their rep and trying to keep all the $$ inhouse,how do you get rid of a car with a bad rep........RS..love the car hate the hassle!
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08-06-2013, 04:53 PM
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e350
Any news on the class action suit? My engine is within range, and I am not sure how long I should keep the car. So far the car has been flawless, but I don't want to have a ticking time bomb like my old bimmer.
08-08-2013, 04:07 PM
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'71 Pinto
Can someone check if mine is affected? WDBUF56X19B362100 Thanks
08-08-2013, 04:11 PM
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08-18-2013, 01:32 PM
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Vin check please
Hello,
My wife and I would very much appreciate you checking our vin to see if we are in the bad range of engines, she just bought a 2008 E350 4 matic yesterday and today I was reading about this issue. Really hoping we are not affected. Thank you in advance for your help.
Dan
VIN# WDBUF87X88B252580
My wife and I would very much appreciate you checking our vin to see if we are in the bad range of engines, she just bought a 2008 E350 4 matic yesterday and today I was reading about this issue. Really hoping we are not affected. Thank you in advance for your help.
Dan
VIN# WDBUF87X88B252580
08-18-2013, 05:00 PM
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VIN# WDBUF87X88B252580
08-18-2013, 08:15 PM
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09 ml350, 07 e350
Can someone please check mine . also VIN decode. thank you.
e350 VIN#WDBUF56X57B096738
ml350 VIN#4JGBB56E69A521360
e350 VIN#WDBUF56X57B096738
ml350 VIN#4JGBB56E69A521360
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