Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 E320 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 »

• TSB #461018A

  Date Announced:

  FEB 22, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10010912

  STEERING WHEEL HEATER NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY OR INOPERATIVE AT COLD TEMPERATURES. MERCEDES BENZ MODEL 211. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT MODEL 211 (E SERIES). UPDATE 8/8/2008. *PE Read More »

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

• TSB #461018A

  Date Announced:

  FEB 22, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10010912

  STEERING WHEEL HEATER NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY OR INOPERATIVE AT COLD TEMPERATURES. MERCEDES BENZ MODEL 211. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT MODEL 211 (E SERIES). UPDATE 8/8/2008. *PE 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 #331516

  Date Announced:

  JAN 10, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019128

  STEERING WHEEL TWITCH DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING MERCEDES BENZ 2006 MODEL 230. *TT Read More »

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

• TSB #22-P-052325

  Date Announced:

  AUG 11, 2011

  NHTSA ID:

  #10044180

  XENTRY: 'AIRMATIC- SERVICE REQUIRED' OR 'ELC- SERVICE REQUIRED' IN DISPLAY- 'FC5151- B22/3 (REAR AXLE SENSOR): SIGNAL IMPLAUSIBLE' STORED. *JS 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 »

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

• TSB #SB-090930

  Date Announced:

  JUN 05, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030964

  MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

• TSB #SB-090930

  Date Announced:

  JUN 05, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030964

  MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

• TSB #PB-42-46-102

  Date Announced:

  DEC 19, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10028644

  MERCEDES: VEHICLE FAILS STAR DIAGNOSIS TEST; INSPECT BRAKE SYSTEM FOR AIR." MODELS 230, 219, AND 211. MODEL YEARS 2003-2009. *PE Read More »

• TSB #424646B

  Date Announced:

  AUG 08, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10008444

  SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) BLEEDING PROCEDURE. VARIOUS INCLUDING MY2005 M-BENZ E-CLASS AND SL-CLASS INCLUDED. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES PB42.46/46 DATED JUNE 24, 2004. ALL MODELS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #424658

  Date Announced:

  MAR 02, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014573

  ACTIVATION OF THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM WITH DAS SOFTWARE 02/05. MERCEDES-BENZ MODELS 199, 211, 219, 230 MY 2003-2006. *TT Read More »

• TSB #424643

  Date Announced:

  JUN 24, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10008442

  SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN GENTLY APPLYING BRAKE. MODEL 211 MY2005 ALSO INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

• TSB #010105

  Date Announced:

  NONE PROVIDED

  NHTSA ID:

  #10011739

  VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM. *JB Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• TSB #SB-090930

  Date Announced:

  JUN 05, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030964

  MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

• TSB #PB-42-46-102

  Date Announced:

  DEC 19, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10028644

  MERCEDES: VEHICLE FAILS STAR DIAGNOSIS TEST; INSPECT BRAKE SYSTEM FOR AIR." MODELS 230, 219, AND 211. MODEL YEARS 2003-2009. *PE Read More »

PARKING BRAKE

• TSB #422065

  Date Announced:

  OCT 04, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10017495

  PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO RELEASE / DIFFICULT TO OPEN. *TT 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 #2005060008

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021226

  PROGRAMMING BATTERY CONTROL MODULE. *KB Read More »

• TSB #070021D

  Date Announced:

  DEC 02, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #10000638

  ENGINE TICKING (PISTON SLAP) NOISE COMPLAINTS WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 1200 AND 3000 RPM. MODELS E500, SL500, CLK500 MY2003. *TT Read More »

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

• TSB #071676

  Date Announced:

  SEP 04, 2007

  NHTSA ID:

  #10023492

  MERCEDES-BENZ - LEAKING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP/POSSIBLE FUEL LOSS/ODOR. MODEL E320 / MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *NJ 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 »

• TSB #2008020001

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10025554

  MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CHECK FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY. MODELS 211 AND 219 AMG. MODEL YEARS 2003-2006. CSC WAS RECEIVED. Read More »

• TSB #2008020001

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10025554

  MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CHECK FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY. MODELS 211 AND 219 AMG. MODEL YEARS 2003-2006. CSC WAS RECEIVED. Read More »

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

• TSB #SB-P-B-47.10/63

  Date Announced:

  JAN 09, 2015

  NHTSA ID:

  #10057060

  MERCEDES- BENZ : SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER . IN OUR CONTINUING EFFORTS TO ENHANCE THE SATISFACTION OF OUR CUSTOMERS, MERCEDES- BENZ HAS DECIDED TO EXTEND WARRANTY FOR CERTAIN FUEL TANK COMPONENTS VEHICLES WHICH ... 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 »

• TSB #SB-07-16-08

  Date Announced:

  JUN 16, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10026201

  MERCEDES BENZ: WORK ON PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE (AS OF CD13, 1600 BAR SYSTEM). FUEL LOSS AT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIMP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR ... Read More »

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

• TSB #SB-27-00-104

  Date Announced:

  APR 02, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10025663

  SLOW ACCELERATION WITH GAS PEDAL HESITATION. MODELS 164.122/8SS (ML 320 AND GL320); 211.022 (E320); 251.122 (4320). YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #LI46-40-P-047549

  Date Announced:

  AUG 13, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10032709

  MERCEDES: CRACKING/CREAKING NOISES FROM FRONT AXLE WHEN VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TORSION OR WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS IS MAINLY HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING SLOWLY. Read More »

• TSB #2006040004

  Date Announced:

  JUL 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10020183

  DIRT CAN COLLECT IN THE REAR SLEEVES ON THE FRONT AXLE CARRIER. CLEAN SLEEVES ON FRONT AXLE CARRIER AND INSTALL NEW BOLTS AND WASHERS. *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• 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-32-22-78

  Date Announced:

  MAY 06, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10028686

  MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09. Read More »

• TSB #2005060008

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016646

  IMPLAUSIBLE OR ILLOGICAL MESSAGES CAN APPEAR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT Read More »

• TSB #2005100009

  Date Announced:

  NOV 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019014

  INSPECT REAR SAM CONTROL MODULE, REPLACE IF NECESSARY. A FAULT IN THE REAR SINGLE ACQUISITION AND ACTUATION MODULE (REAR SAM) MAY UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO NO LONGER REGISTER THE PROPER FUEL LEVEL IF THE BATTERY IS ... Read More »

• TSB #2004070019

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10010512

  FLASH CENTRAL GATEWAY (CGW). *TT Read More »

• TSB #5410117

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10010822

  CONSUMER SHUTOFF DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHILE DRIVING. *TT Read More »

• TSB #5421111

  Date Announced:

  JUN 24, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10008443

  CENTRAL LOCKING AND/OR TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR ARE NONFUNCTIONAL; FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR IS INEXACT; REAR LAMPS ARE CONTINUOUSLY LIT; ANTITHEFT ALARM SYSTEM SOUNDS FALSE ALARMS. *TT Read More »

• TSB #540071B

  Date Announced:

  APR 22, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10000629

  CAN B BUS CAUSING NUMEROUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES / SRS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

• TSB #2005070017

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016632

  THE ALTERNATOR REGULATOR MAY FAIL TO PREVENT VOLTAGE VALUES RANGING BEYOND THE SPECIFIED TOLERANCE LIMITS. *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

• TSB #SB-32-22-78

  Date Announced:

  MAY 06, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10028686

  MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09. Read More »

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

• TSB #8210196

  Date Announced:

  JUN 04, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10015377

  REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE MODELS. MODEL 170, 202, 208 AND 210 MODELS. FRONT FOG LAMP(S) INOPERATIVE. MERCEDES-BENZ. *TT MODEL YEARS: 1994-2004. UPDATED 09/09/08. Read More »

• TSB #8210196

  Date Announced:

  JUN 04, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10015377

  REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE MODELS. MODEL 170, 202, 208 AND 210 MODELS. FRONT FOG LAMP(S) INOPERATIVE. MERCEDES-BENZ. *TT MODEL YEARS: 1994-2004. UPDATED 09/09/08. Read More »

AIR BAGS

• 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 »

• TSB #PB-91-60-66B

  Date Announced:

  JAN 09, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10028649

  MERCEDES: SRS INDICATOR LAMP ON. THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE(S) B9223 AND/OR B9243 ARE STORED IN THE SRS ECU. THE RESISTANCE OF THE IGNITION SQUIB CIRCUIT FOR THE SIDEBAG MAY BE TOO HIGH. MODEL 211. Read More »

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

• TSB #PB-91-60-66B

  Date Announced:

  JAN 09, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10028649

  MERCEDES: SRS INDICATOR LAMP ON. THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE(S) B9223 AND/OR B9243 ARE STORED IN THE SRS ECU. THE RESISTANCE OF THE IGNITION SQUIB CIRCUIT FOR THE SIDEBAG MAY BE TOO HIGH. MODEL 211. Read More »

SEAT BELTS

• 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 »

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

• TSB #PB 63-20-15

  Date Announced:

  FEB 22, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10025649

  WATER ENTRY AT A-PILLAR ON MODEL 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 282, 283 (E320 CDI; E320; E500;E55AMG; E320 4MATIC; E500 4MATIC; E320 WAGON; 320 4MATIC). UNKNOWN YEARS. *PE Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

• TSB #PB-72-20-31D

  Date Announced:

  JUN 04, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10033067

  MERCEDES BENZ: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN FULLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE TAILGATE NOT OPENING FULLY IN COLD WEATHER, DO NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS. *PE Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

• TSB #PB-72-20-31D

  Date Announced:

  JUN 04, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10033067

  MERCEDES BENZ: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN FULLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE TAILGATE NOT OPENING FULLY IN COLD WEATHER, DO NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS. *PE Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

• TSB #2006010006

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10019493

  THE REMOTE TRUNK CLOSING CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY DURABLE AND MAY RESULT IN THE NEED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE TRUNK MANUALLY. REPLACE REMOTE TRUNK CLOSING CONTROL UNIT. *TT Read More »

• TSB #885040

  Date Announced:

  APR 05, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10015071

  TRUNK LID OPENS OR CLOSES TOO QUICKLY WHILE OPERATING WITH REMOTE TRUNK LID CONTROL BUTTON. *TT Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

• TSB #PB 63-20-15

  Date Announced:

  FEB 22, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10025649

  WATER ENTRY AT A-PILLAR ON MODEL 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 282, 283 (E320 CDI; E320; E500;E55AMG; E320 4MATIC; E500 4MATIC; E320 WAGON; 320 4MATIC). UNKNOWN YEARS. *PE Read More »

WHEELS

• TSB #2007010002

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2007

  NHTSA ID:

  #10021378

  REMOVE FRONT WHEEL HOUSING WATER DRAIN NOZZLES IF PRESENT AND CLEAR WATER DRAIN PASSAGES. *KB Read More »

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 »