Mercedes-Benz TSB #LI46-40-P-047549

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350

Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Date Published: AUG 13, 2009
NHTSA TSB #: 10032709

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You can still get the detailed info from Mercedes-Benz for this TSB. Call your local Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department & ask for a copy of TSB# LI46-40-P-047549.

Summary: 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. RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE FRAME TYPE INTEGRAL SUPPORT AND STEERING PLATE CAN CAUSE THE PLATE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FRAME TYPE INTEGRAL SUPPORT OF THE FRONT AXLE, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES NOISES. *PE