Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 CLK320 are official communications between Mercedes-Benz & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #20-P-053398

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044181

      XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS Read More »

    STEERING:RACK AND PINION

    • TSB #462046

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020460

      PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

    • TSB #462046

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020460

      PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009985

      THE HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC DISTRIBUTION HOSE OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY AND HIGH TEMPERATURES. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #424638

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006927

      BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM FOR AIR ON THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM USING STAR DIAGNOSIS. ALSO INCLUDES MERCEDES-BENZ 211 MODEL MY2004. *TT Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

    ENGINE (PWS)

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #LI05.10-P-058758

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167489

      Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #LI-58-40

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033070

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. Read More »

    • TSB #2004070012

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009820

      REPLACEMENT OF ABC PRESSURE SUPPLY VALVE UNIT HYDRAULIC LINE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #2005060017

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016626

      COOLANT HOSE AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE RADIATOR MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TWO CATCHES OF THE COOLANT HOSE ARE LATCHED CORRECTLY. INSPECT LATCHING OF LOWER RADIATOR HOSE, REPLACE RADIATOR IF NECESSARY. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #2003110006

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006974

      INSTALLATION OF WIRING HARNESS ADAPTER FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN MALFUNCTION. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #2008010001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 20, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024362

      MERCEDES-BENZ - CHECK CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY - MODELS 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - MODEL YEARS 2004-2005. *NJ UPDATE 8/7/2008. *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #LI47.20-P-054958

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167553

      Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

    • TSB #PB-61-10-07

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028147

      MERCEDES: REPLACING THE LONGITUDINAL MEMBER (LEFT AND RIGHT) BELOW THE MAIN FLOOR PANEL ON ALL MY 204 UP TO 12/31/07. (C300, C350, C300 4-MATIC, C63 AME). *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #470036

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016670

      MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

    • TSB #PB-61-10-07

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028147

      MERCEDES: REPLACING THE LONGITUDINAL MEMBER (LEFT AND RIGHT) BELOW THE MAIN FLOOR PANEL ON ALL MY 204 UP TO 12/31/07. (C300, C350, C300 4-MATIC, C63 AME). *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • TSB #470036

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016670

      MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #LI27.50-P-071658

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181124

      Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.60-P-059296

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136041

      Selector lever blocks in position "P" (brake applied) Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.60-P-059296

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136041

      Selector lever blocks in position "P" (brake applied) Read More »

    • TSB #LI35.30-P-058566

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166994

      Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa) Read More »

    • TSB #2006020008

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019822

      INSPECT TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROCHYDRAULIC UNIT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE CONTROL UNITS WITH NON-TEMPERED SEALING RINGS WHICH MAY CAUSE A SMALL LEAK TO OCCUR. Read More »

    • TSB #2006020008

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019822

      INSPECT TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROCHYDRAULIC UNIT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE CONTROL UNITS WITH NON-TEMPERED SEALING RINGS WHICH MAY CAUSE A SMALL LEAK TO OCCUR. Read More »

    • TSB #2006020008

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019822

      INSPECT TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROCHYDRAULIC UNIT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE CONTROL UNITS WITH NON-TEMPERED SEALING RINGS WHICH MAY CAUSE A SMALL LEAK TO OCCUR. Read More »

    • TSB #276064

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018931

      LEARNING IN SELECTION RANGE SENSOR NOT POSSIBLE AFTER EHS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #2005100004

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017493

      THE PVC SEAM SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY APPLIED. INSPECT TRANSMISSION SUPPORT SEAM SEAL, RESEAL IF NECESSARY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #276053

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014548

      ROUGH DOWNSHIFTING WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ 219 AND 220. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-049799

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166087

      The presence of a quiescent current can have several causes. These are not always recognized and lead to an increased number of OK components being removed. Read More »

    • TSB #LI83.00-P-052510

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135917

      Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI83.00-P-052510

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135917

      Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI-58-40

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033070

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. Read More »

    • TSB #PB-91-60-53A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028586

      MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE SRS INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND CODE B1058 AND B2DBO ARE STORED, REPLACE THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 203 AND MODEL 209. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #PB-82-10-376F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028585

      MERCEDES VEHICLES: THE XENON OR BI-XENON HEADLAMP NOT FUNCTIONING. A FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN WIS DOCUMENT GF8S.10-P-20010 (203), GF82.10-P-0003Q (209); GF82.10-P-3002R (230). MODEL YEARS UKNOWN. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #887039

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014583

      SEAL BETWEEN EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR HOUSING AND DOOR. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #PB-91-60-53A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028586

      MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE SRS INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND CODE B1058 AND B2DBO ARE STORED, REPLACE THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 203 AND MODEL 209. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #LI91 45-P-066075

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151959

      Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises Read More »

    • TSB #40-P-052794

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044222

      MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005699

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005699

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005694

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005694

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005713

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005713

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #NCU - 24240304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252770

      As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-048497

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166081

      Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #NCU - 24240304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252770

      As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #2005100008

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018652

      INSPECT BOOT ON BOTH FRONT DOORS. THE BOOT AT THE DOOR CONNECTING TO THE A PILLAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CLIPPED CORRECTLY LEADING TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING. *NM Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

    • TSB #2004050015

      Date Announced:
      AUG 17, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009891

      THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN. COVER LETTER, RECALL CAMPAIGN BULLETIN AND LETTER TO OWNERS. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #LI91.18-P-077075

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248162

      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.25-P-059380

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166099

      Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #GI88.40-P-057430

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166976

      Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual" Read More »

    • TSB #8285434

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012831

      COMAND HEAD UNIT HANGS AT THE STAR SYMBOL WHEN BOOTING UP. *TT UPDATED *EH Read More »

    • TSB #8285443

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014593

      COMAND HEAD UNIT DISC DRIVE MALFUNCTIONS AT LOW TEMPERATURES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL 215, AND 220 2004 AND 2005. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8270314B

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014547

      HIGH-PITCHED WHINING NOISE HEARD ON TELEPHONE/VCS/TELE AID CALLS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8285433

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012832

      SD FLASH TELEMATICS CD STUCK IN COMAND HEAD UNIT WHEN PERFORMING A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8285326A

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007195

      COMAND INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. MODEL 220 ALSO INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #LI82.70-P-060004

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135628

      iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8 Read More »

    • TSB #C1A140101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166975

      This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the ... Read More »

    • TSB #8200300

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010129

      DIAGNOSTIC ENHANCEMENT. 220/215 COMAND ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE CENTER EDAC. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #8295322

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007590

      TELE AID NOT ACTIVE DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT Read More »