2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz E & 2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz GL + 4 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
💥 The risk
When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. In addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V006000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2008010005
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 9,004
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 4, 2008
- Built
- May 1, 2006 – Oct 31, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mercedes recall no. 2008010005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.