Air suspension strut recall
09-16-2018, 04:01 PM
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Air suspension strut recall
I went to my 20k service and was informed that there is a recall on essentially all recent e class air struts. My dealer told me they would give me a call when mine arrive at the dealership. I haven't had any issues but I'm glad MB is being proactive.
09-17-2018, 09:11 AM
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E 300 AMG-Line diesel-Hybrid - 2021
what exactly is the problem?
I have air suspension and recently started to notice a noise left/front, mainly when driving over dirt roads.
it sounds like something is loose. car handles fine though.
I have air suspension and recently started to notice a noise left/front, mainly when driving over dirt roads.
it sounds like something is loose. car handles fine though.
09-17-2018, 09:21 AM
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I wouldn't advise driving when this happens because your damper's air compressor could also overheat due to leaking system.
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09-17-2018, 10:42 AM
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My SA didn't tell me much, but when it failed my vehicle's ride height rising function wouldn't work and my fender sat on my wheels so it is most likely bad seals causing air leak.
I wouldn't advise driving when this happens because your damper's air compressor could also overheat due to leaking system.
I wouldn't advise driving when this happens because your damper's air compressor could also overheat due to leaking system.
09-17-2018, 12:38 PM
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This may explain why near the end of MY18, MB no longer allowed the sale of air struts on the E class.
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09-17-2018, 12:56 PM
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09-17-2018, 01:11 PM
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09-17-2018, 07:23 PM
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this is purely my speculation.... if it had been a defect discovered, cars with air body would not have been allowed to leave the VPC. I also saw that a month or so ago, ABC became constrained on ordering. There are many reports of whole groups of cars sitting at the VPC for months because of a defect that MB was working to fix and they wouldn’t let them leave until it was
09-18-2018, 06:23 AM
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I find it remarkable that apparently not all e-class drivers with air suspension have received notice for this recall. Here in Europe no participants from a big German MB-forum have heard of such a recall (yet).
@c4004matic and @kyrix1st: I notice that you both drive an E43 AMG. correct? Maybe this particular configuration has this problem?
@c4004matic and @kyrix1st: I notice that you both drive an E43 AMG. correct? Maybe this particular configuration has this problem?
09-18-2018, 10:26 AM
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09-18-2018, 10:38 AM
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E43 air struts are not the same as those on the E300/400 AFAIK.
09-18-2018, 10:43 AM
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2017-2018 213 (E) & 253 (GLC) front air suspension strut may not meet current production specifications, dealer will replace. Approximately 1,339 vehicles affected. Have dealer check VMI to see if your VIN is included. See attachment.
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09-18-2018, 11:01 AM
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WOW. 98% expected replacement rate.
FFS.
Based on this info, I guess the S class uses a different strut altogether.
FFS.
Based on this info, I guess the S class uses a different strut altogether.
09-18-2018, 10:04 PM
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Since the 2000’s I’ve seen people driving around with the front/back end sitting on ground due to air suspension problems. And when you go to get it replaced to get quoted 1k people get pissed and sell the car.
Idk what I would do if I had an out of warranty part like that fail
ive seen YouTube videos of people replacing older MB’s air suspension with steel springs. I would consider it if it happened
Idk what I would do if I had an out of warranty part like that fail
ive seen YouTube videos of people replacing older MB’s air suspension with steel springs. I would consider it if it happened
09-20-2018, 02:06 PM
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The older air suspensions are known for their vulnerability and chance of high maintenance costs. But that is not always the case. I have driven a E 320 W211 with air suspension for 10 years and 160.000 km without any problems and zero maintenance costs for the suspension.
09-20-2018, 03:27 PM
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My 2003 W211 (E500) air suspension broke its internal seals on 2 corners at 30k miles and 4+ years of age (no warranty). Repair was about $2,000 per strut including labor ($4,000 total).
09-20-2018, 04:51 PM
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09-20-2018, 05:40 PM
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No, I had to pay the full amount. This was not from my regular dealer as I was traveling. I tried to get a reasonable trade-in, but couldn't so I sold the car and ordered a BMW 535i before flying home to Clearwater.
09-23-2018, 11:04 AM
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This probably explains why MB asked me if i wanted my car built with steel (on spec lockoput day) or have a 6 week delay. Since I'd been waiting for 4 months for a widescreen display and in UK I couldn't have nappa Leather unless I had airsuspension (yes MB UK really are that restrictive for MY19) I have waited. Car built on 3 Sep 18 so on its way to me now.
09-24-2018, 05:10 PM
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This probably explains why MB asked me if i wanted my car built with steel (on spec lockoput day) or have a 6 week delay. Since I'd been waiting for 4 months for a widescreen display and in UK I couldn't have nappa Leather unless I had airsuspension (yes MB UK really are that restrictive for MY19) I have waited. Car built on 3 Sep 18 so on its way to me now.
