May very well be bulletin 068795 if engine is within affected range.

 

Recall Campaign 2020030017 APR20 – 2018 & 2019 222, 217 with M176 engine material of two engine oil plugs might not withstand the high engine loads during driving. Dealer will rework the engine oil plugs on the affected vehicles. Approximately 9,791 vehicles affected.

 

Do we know if these plugs are internal or external? If internal, any idea as to how much of the engine needs to be disassembled or how long the job takes?

 

Recall Campaign 2020030020 MAY20 – 2018 222 front axle might be equipped with brakes which do not meet current production specifications, dealer will replace the replace the front axle brake system on the affected vehicles. Recall population 75 vehicles.

LI27.60-P-071237 APR20 – 222, 217 with 278 engine & 722.9 transmission 5 to 4 coasting downshift - shift quality concern with cold transmission oil, update transmission software.

 

can you please confirm the models/years affected by The 2nd point regarding the transmission software?

 

 

Does Mercedes offer services related to this at no charge?

 

Normally Xentry bulletins are only covered under factory, ELW, and CPO warranties. In this case one can argue for goodwill software update given bulletin documents known problem remedy. Dealer is going to want to be paid, approach MBUSA to approve goodwill update.

 

in your view, what is the best number to call to reach to the right department?

 

Only one department, Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 800-367-6372 reference bulletin LI27.60-P-071237.

 

Thanks. Last question: i asked my local dealership and they said they cannot see any recalls under the VIN number of my car. Should I even expect this to be listed as a recall under my VIN? Is this normal that they are not seeing it meaning I could still request the service regardless?

 

Not a recall, not a service campaign so it will not come up in VMI, rather an Xentry bulletin available to techs.

 

Just an update: I called MBUSA and they said that there is nothing they can do, and that I have to talk to my local dealership directly :S

 

check your PM.

 

Service Campaign 2020060009 6/20 – 2020 217 software for the transmission control unit does not correspond to the current configuration may not shift beyond third gear when in automatic drive program D, dealer will update the software. Approximately 24 vehicles affected.

LI09.40-P-067578 7/20 – 213, 222, 217, 290, & 463 reduced power particularly at higher speeds or at wide open throttle acceleration in higher speed ranges, check vacuum line is firmly seated on the vacuum cells (part # 1771400400). The line should only be plugged-in once to ensure a firm seating. If while conducting work in the area of the turbocharger the removal of the vacuum line is required then the vacuum line must be replaced. Check Y-fitting of vacuum line for damage.

LI83.30-P-071494 7/20 – 213, 238, 257, 222 air conditioning intermittently does not cool problem occurs after a vehicle stop or ECO stop create an XSF ticket, if no create a PTSS case. Either way MB support needs to be brought in.

 

Recall Campaign 2020060018 JUL20 – 2018-2019 222, 217 equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines (M176), the material of two engine oil plugs might not withstand the high engine loads during driving, dealer will rework the engine oil plugs. Approximately 9,791 vehicles affected.

Recall Campaign 2020080004 AUG20 – 2017-2019 222, 213, 238, 257, 205 seat belt warning system does not meet current production specifications if the driver or passenger seat belt is not fastened, the seat belt warning would not warn the driver as intended by means of a blinking warning lamp in the instrument cluster and an audible warning tone, but only with a permanently activated warning lamp. Dealer will update the SCN coding of the instrument cluster. Approximately 56 vehicles affected.

LI46.35-P-071461 JUL20 - All models w/electric steering knocking noises when driving or steering, check wear of tie rod outer joint.

LI46.35-P-071462 JUL20 – All models w/electric steering knocking noises when driving or steering, check wear of tie rod inner joint.

 

Recall Campaign 2020080015 AUG 20 – 2017-2019 213, 222, 238, 257, 205 If the driver or passenger seat belt is not fastened, the seat belt warning would not warn the driver as intended, dealer will update the (SCN) -Coding of the instrument cluster. Approximately 56 vehicles affected.

LI27.50-P-071658 AUG20 – Vehicles w/725 transmission when changing gear range from P to D or R harsh engagement may be noticeable, the engagement sequence must be taught in again as follows: Start the engine from cold: engage gear P, wait at least 5 seconds; gear D, wait at least 5s; gear P, wait at least 5s; gear R, wait at least 5s. Repeat this process for the engagement processes into D and R 10 times. Then drive the vehicle in up to 3rd gear max., to cool the plates. Also repeat the above procedure with the transmission at operating temperature (approx. 50°C) and running hot (approx. 70°C).

 

I owe you dinner!

 

LI35.30-P-058566 SEPT20 – 171,172,203,204,205,207,209,211,212,213,215,216,21 7,218,219,220,221,222,223,230,231,238,253,257, 164,166,167,292,293 single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end) noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar nut (by 1 turn), the problem is due to cracking of the micro weld between the wheel bearing inner race and the joint housing of the side shaft. The collar nut must always be replaced after being loosened. Coat contact surface of side shaft with wheel bearing with Molykote paint (MB part # 0009890152).

LI33.30-P-056665 SEPT20 – All Mercedes-Benz cars with front-wheel drive and 4x4 vehicles single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar nut (by 1 turn), the problem is due to micro movement in the connection between the wheel bearing inner race and the joint housing of the side shaft. The collar nut must always be replaced after being loosened and must be tightened to the specified torque. Coat contact surface of side shaft with wheel bearing with Molykote paint (MB part # 0009890152).





LI27.50-P-049281 SEPT20 – 722.9 transmission when changing gear range from P to D, harsh engagement may be noticeable, engagement sequences for N-D and N-R must be taught in again as follows (always remain in the gear ranges N/R/D for at least 5 sec): start the engine from cold, shift 5 times N-R, shift 5 times N-D -> warm up transmission to 40°C and while doing so, exceed a speed of 30 mph at least once. Shift 5 times N-R, shift 5 times N-D -> warm up transmission to 70°C and while doing so, exceed a speed of 30 mph at least once. Shift 5 times N-R, shift 5 times N-D.

 

Just remember, one you use your good will credit, its gone. Make sure you use it wisely...

 

Service Campaign 2020110018 DEC20 – 2013-2017 117, 156, 166, 172, 190, 204, 205, 207, 212, 217, 218, 222, 231, 242, 253, 292, 463 PASS control unit does not meet current series production configuration and therefore the possibility exists that a correct GPS position cannot be determined, dealer will update the control unit software. Approximately 31,707 vehicles affected.

 

Service Campaign 2021010001 JAN21 – 2020 217 transmission control unit software does not correspond to the current production specifications, dealer will update the software. Approximately 369 vehicles affected.

 

Recall Campaign 2021020025 FEB21 – 2016 thru 2021 117, 118, 156, 166, 167, 172, 177, 190, 205, 207, 213, 217, 218, 222, 231, 238, 242, 247, 253, 257, 290, 292, and 463 software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the “eCall” in the event of a crash, other functions of the automatic and manual emergency call function are not affected dealer will update the software of the communication module. Recall will be launched in waves. Approximately 1,292,258 vehicles affected.

LI46.15-P-063353 FEB21 – 166, 205, 213, 217, 222, 238, 253, 257, 292, 253 height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jams in upper / lower adjustment position or it generates a cracking noise when exiting the upper /lower adjustment position (e.g. for Easy Entry function), move fore/aft adjustment to the end position; release jamming of height adjustment by knocking with palm of hand onto top of steering wheel at the same time push adjusting switch downwards; commission driver's seat control unit - control unit software is updated, limit stops are cleared and normalized any renewed jamming is prevented.

LI07.61-P-070707 OCT20 – M17x.xxx Check Engine Light w/misfire DTC's may also complain of the engine running roughly and/or a loss of power, multiple causes/diagnostic steps/remedies.

LI80.57-P-072708 MAR21 – 205, 213, 217, 222, 238, 253, 257, 290, 463 engine switches off again when re-attempting Remote Start via Mercedes me, update SW in EZS.

Recall Campaigns 2021020015, 2021030017, 2021020036 MAR21 – 2016–2021 117, 118, 156, 166, 167, 172, 177, 190, 205, 207, 213, 217, 218, 222, 231, 238, 242, 247, 253, 257, 290, 292, 463 over-the-air update (“OTA”) will update the software of the communication module for the automatic eCall system on the affected vehicles parts are not required. OTA updates are performed remotely and do not require a dealer visit. Customers can continue to drive their vehicles. If the vehicle has not been driven in four or more weeks – we suggest that the ignition be cycled once to initialize the process, sufficient battery voltage may be required for the software update to be initialized. Dealer can check for successful update via VMI, once successful the vehicle will be closed on a weekly basis starting 3/26.

 

Anyone experiencing or has the solution to the pulsing in the drivers floor, near the accelerator for RHD and passenger floor for LHD when the rear ac is turned on? The pulsing is caused by the duo valve opening and closing rapidly. It is getting really annoying for me because the pulsing happens every 10 seconds just where I rest my feet at the accelerator. It’s a rear ac component and only experience it on 4 zone cars. I am also experiencing the issues for Service Campaign 2017090001 FEB18 . Wondering if it is a software issue with this duo valve too and will be fixed with a software update.

My local dealer said that they are not sure if this is normal operation. They tested a FL model and it didn’t happen and waiting for a pre-FL model to test but it’s taking a while because LWB with rear AC is rare here. Thanks in advance.

It seems like one other person had this problem and his post probably explains it clearer than me but there was no response https://mbworld.org/forums/s63-amg-s...le-idling.html

 

2019 S 560 under 14K miles. all of a sudden started misfiring and CEL came on, at times blinking. car would stop many times. in neutral engine revs ok, when put on D, and accelerate the misfire would start. of course it kept getting worse and had it towed to MB of Grapevine. the dealer had the car for 4 days now and said they will have to run a battery of test as per factory recommendation. will know something by Tuesday. I really take care of my car and drive carefully. so very surprised when this happened. looking at the TSB, it sounds like a major issue.
Any input om my issue appreciated.