US: Mercedes recalls 2007 diesel models
01-21-2008, 02:08 PM
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US: Mercedes recalls 2007 diesel models
http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?id=93651
US: Mercedes recalls 2007 diesel models
Summary: In a potentially embarrassing move given European automakers' 'clean diesel' push in the US, Mercedes-Benz is recalling up to 9, model year diesel cars there due to possible problems with the crankshaft sensor.
Date: 21 January 2008
Source: just-auto.com editorial team
US: Mercedes recalls 2007 diesel models
Summary: In a potentially embarrassing move given European automakers' 'clean diesel' push in the US, Mercedes-Benz is recalling up to 9, model year diesel cars there due to possible problems with the crankshaft sensor.
Date: 21 January 2008
Source: just-auto.com editorial team
01-21-2008, 05:46 PM
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Mercedes-Benz USA recalling 9000 diesel models
01-19-2008
Mercedes sold over twelve-thousand diesel-powered vehicles in the US last year, but a crankshaft issue is sending 9,004 units back to the dealer for repair. N! HTSA says the problem lies in a crankshaft sensor that can fail, which causes the engine to lose power and makes you the "disabled vehicle" the traffic reporter on the radio warns your fellow commuters about. That won't do. The recall affects 2007 E320 Bluetec, ML320 CDI, and GL320 CDI models. Since the sensor defect could leave drivers stranded, we're going to go ahead and recommend that you get this one fixed right away. We're still bullish on diesel, however, because high fuel economy and gobs of torque are a wonderful combo.
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01-19-2008
Mercedes sold over twelve-thousand diesel-powered vehicles in the US last year, but a crankshaft issue is sending 9,004 units back to the dealer for repair. N! HTSA says the problem lies in a crankshaft sensor that can fail, which causes the engine to lose power and makes you the "disabled vehicle" the traffic reporter on the radio warns your fellow commuters about. That won't do. The recall affects 2007 E320 Bluetec, ML320 CDI, and GL320 CDI models. Since the sensor defect could leave drivers stranded, we're going to go ahead and recommend that you get this one fixed right away. We're still bullish on diesel, however, because high fuel economy and gobs of torque are a wonderful combo.
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