Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 R320 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 #LI46-20P-055943

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052151

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    • TSB #LI46-20-P051767

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039113

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE INPUT SHAFT, BELOW THE PROTECTIVE CAP. THERE IS WEAR ON A SEAL RING LOCATED IN THE CONTROL HEAD. *RM UPDATED 5/17/2012 *JS Read More »

    • TSB #LI-80-57

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038225

      MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM Read More »

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #TB-46-10-39C

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028645

      MERCEDES: CHROME PLATING PEELING ON DECORATIVE CAPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL SPOKES, THIS IS DUE TO LESS THAN OPTIMAL ADHESION BETWEEN CHROME PLATING AND BASE MATERIAL. MODELS 164 AND 251. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN

    • TSB #LI46-20P-055943

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052151

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

    • TSB #LI46-20P-055943

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052151

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE SYSTEM, WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD AND WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING, THERE WOULD BE CRACKING NOISES. MODELS 164, 251. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    • TSB #LI46-20-P051767

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039113

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STEERING IS LEAKING IN THE INPUT SHAFT, BELOW THE PROTECTIVE CAP. THERE IS WEAR ON A SEAL RING LOCATED IN THE CONTROL HEAD. *RM UPDATED 5/17/2012 *JS Read More »

    STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

    • TSB #TB-46-10-32

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028646

      MERCEDES: GROANING OR DULL, HEAVY CRACKING NOISES FROM STEERING SHAFT AREA. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL OR MOVING OFF OR BRAKING. Read More »

    STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

    • TSB #TB-46-10-32

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028646

      MERCEDES: GROANING OR DULL, HEAVY CRACKING NOISES FROM STEERING SHAFT AREA. WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL OR MOVING OFF OR BRAKING. 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 #LI32-22-P-047927

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038024

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE DEFECTIVE CONNECTING CABLES THAT ARE DRAINING THE AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR CAUSING THE AIRMATIC LIGHT TO COME ON. *RM Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

    • TSB #SB-32-25-82

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037408

      MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #TB-P-047927

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032727

      MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL ... Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #TB-P-047927

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032727

      MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL ... Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #NCU-2023060005

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248173

      Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI18.30-P-055434

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166980

      Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner V) on engine 642 Read More »

    • TSB #LI14.20-P-052079

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166978

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700 Read More »

    • TSB #LI47.40-P-053871

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167554

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #LI-05-20-P

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039256

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT AND/OR SCORING OF A PISTON. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #LI-03-30

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041208

      MERCEDES BENZ: ENGINE LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #LI-07-08

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038227

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM 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 #SB-2009090002

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032587

      MERCEDES: UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION MAY NOT MEET CURRENT PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #LI03-20-P-048278

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034625

      MERCEDES (XENTRY): ENGINE MAKES NOISE, TICKING/CRACKLING AT IDLE SPEEDS UP TO APPROX. 1500 RPM. RUN IN EFFECT OF 1ST CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING. MODELS 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 AND 463. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-2009090002

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032587

      MERCEDES: UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION MAY NOT MEET CURRENT PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-2008070004

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028027

      MERCEDES: CHECK COOLANT LINE ON DIESEL ENGINE, REPLACE, IF NECESSARY. THE COOLANT HOSE IN THE AREA OF THE FAN SHROUD MAY WORK LOOSE WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT RETENTION OF THE BRACKET. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

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

    • TSB #SB-2009090002

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032587

      MERCEDES: UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION MAY NOT MEET CURRENT PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    • TSB #SB-07-16-80D

      Date Announced:
      APR 02, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029105

      MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #SB-07-16-80D

      Date Announced:
      APR 02, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029105

      MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

    • TSB #SB-07-16-80D

      Date Announced:
      APR 02, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029105

      MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI-47-50

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041024

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR IS WRONG. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

    • TSB #SB-47-20-56

      Date Announced:
      SEP 10, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032707

      MERCEDES: ENSURING UNOBSTRUCTED MOVEMENT FOR THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. WHEN INSTALLING THE LEFT OR RIGHT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR IT TO HAVE UNRESTRICTED, UNOBSTRUCTED MOVEMENT. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #LI27.55-P-060088

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135653

      Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9 Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.55-P-060088

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135649

      Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9 Read More »

    • TSB #LI-27-60-P049270

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038977

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THE AUTO-TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO LIMP HOME MODE OR HAS NO POWER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. A PISTON MAY BE DAMAGED. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #NCU-2023060005

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248173

      Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (??A?A?MY??A?A?) 2009-2012 GL-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, and S-Class (164/166, 251, 221 platforms) vehicles, the coding for ... Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.29-P-059366

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209888

      Complaint Airscarf nonfunctional, fuse may have triggered. Cause The electrical wiring harness is trapped between the height adjustment gearing and the cushion frame. 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 »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #LI-07-08

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038227

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • TSB #LI-80-57

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038225

      MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #LI-07-08

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038227

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THE STARTER CLICKS BUT DOES NOT CRANK WHEN TRYING TO START. A VOLTAGE DIP IS CAUSING THE IGNITION PROCEDURE TO FAIL. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #LI-47-50

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041024

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR IS WRONG. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #LI8270P055572

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205233

      Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely. Read More »

    • TSB #SCB-2010110005

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041269

      MERCEDES BENZ: THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM RELATING TO THE TANK HEATER LINES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #LI-80-57

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038225

      MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SB-20101100005

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038218

      MERCEDES-BENZ: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR HEATER LINES. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #SB-2009090002

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032587

      MERCEDES: UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION MAY NOT MEET CURRENT PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #LI-82-10/598B

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036933

      XENTRY (MERCEDES BENZ): REPLACING EXTERIOR LIGHT BULBS. EXTERIOR LIGHTS. LI DID NOT MATCH DTB FROM WHICH IT WAS CREATED. (MAIN REMEDY FOR REPAIR WAS MISSING.) *PE Read More »

    LIGHTING (PWS)

    • TSB #LI82.10-P-064766

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177571

      Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    • TSB #LI82.10-P-064766

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177571

      Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

    • TSB #LI-88-70

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041066

      MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

    • TSB #LI-88-70

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041066

      MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #SB-82-30-366E

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033071

      MERCEDES BENZ: ADJUSTING WIPER ARMS. IF YOU RECEIVE REPORTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES OF WIPERS CHATTERING/NOISY, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: INSPECT WIPER BLADES/INSERTS FOR WEAR AND REPLACE; THOROUGHLY CLEAN WINDSHIELD; VERIFY USE OF CORRECT WASHER ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #LI82-30-P-045348

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034626

      MERCEDES (XENTRY): REAR WINDOW WIPER FAILS TO FUNCTION OR STOPS INTERMITTENTLY. LOW VOLTAGE CUTOFF RELAY IN THE REAR FUSE AND RELAY BLOCK (REAR (SRB). ONLY PART NUMBER A164 540 02 72 CAUSES THIS CONDITION. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-82-30-366E

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033071

      MERCEDES BENZ: ADJUSTING WIPER ARMS. IF YOU RECEIVE REPORTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES OF WIPERS CHATTERING/NOISY, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: INSPECT WIPER BLADES/INSERTS FOR WEAR AND REPLACE; THOROUGHLY CLEAN WINDSHIELD; VERIFY USE OF CORRECT WASHER ... Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #TakataRecall

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235996

      Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5 type inflators Read More »

    • TSB #RecallUpdate

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235978

      Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-91-60-193

      Date Announced:
      JUN 11, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034306

      MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    • TSB #LI-91-40-P050718

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10042607

      XENTRY(MERCEDES): BULLETIN PROVIDED REGARDING CONTROL UNIT DETECTING AN UNDERVOLTAGE AFTER BUCKLING UP (BELT SLACK ELIMINATION) DURING SEAT BELT ADJUSTMENT SEQUENCE. *PE UPDATED 5/23/12. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    • TSB #LI-91-40

      Date Announced:
      MAY 09, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038224

      MERCEDES-BENZ: THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELTS CAN ONLY BE PULLED OUT WITH GREAT EFFORT. A TENSIONER STAYS ENGAGED CREATING THE DIFFICULTY. *RM UPDATED 9/19/11. *PE UPDATED 7/17/12. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #LI91.29-P-059366

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209888

      Complaint Airscarf nonfunctional, fuse may have triggered. Cause The electrical wiring harness is trapped between the height adjustment gearing and the cushion frame. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #LI-72-00-P

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033074

      XENTRY: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE NO LONGER RETURNS TO END POSITION. DUE TO A BENT PIN IN THE DYNAMIC BALANCER, THE SUPPORT SPRING OF THE BEARING BRACKET CAN SLIDE OUT OF PLACE OR BECOME UNHOOKED. MODELS 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    • TSB #LI-72-20P-053761

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10045028

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): WHEN AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE IS BEING CLOSED, IT REVERSES DIRECTION AT LOWER END POSITION. LIFTGATE COLLIDES WITH OBSTRUCTION SENSOR STRIP THAT TRIGGERS ANTI PINCH PROTECT FUNCTION. MODEL 251. NO MODEL YEAR LISTED. 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 #LI91.10-P-048411

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166080

      The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain. 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 »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    • TSB #TB-91-16-177

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028668

      MERCEDES: ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS ACTIVATE FOR NO REASON. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY DAMAGE TO THE SEAT WIRING HARNESS CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. MODELS 164 AND 251. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #LI82.10-P-064766

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177571

      Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Read More »

    • TSB #NCU - HVAC Warra

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176670

      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 alleged mold and mildew ... Read More »

    • 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 »

    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 »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #TSB-2009020004

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030665

      MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #TSB-2009020004

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030665

      MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. Read More »