Mercedes-Benz Buyers Guide
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Crash Test Data for 2010 Mercedes-Benz
| Mercedes-Benz Vehicle | Front Star Rating | Side Star Rating | Rollover Resistance Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Front Seat | Rear Seat | ||
| 2010 C-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |  |
| 2010 CL-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2010 CLS-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2010 E-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2010 E-Class | | |  | | |
| 2010 E-Class | | | | | |
| 2010 G-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2010 GL-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2010 GLK-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2010 Maybach | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2010 ML-Class | | | | | |
| 2010 ML-Class Hybrid | | | | | Not Tested |
| 2010 R-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2010 S-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2010 SL-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2010 SLK-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
Service Bulletins for 2010 Mercedes-Benz
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ M166 | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Number: GI27.00-P-065440 | |
| Model series 166 NAT2 (VGS4, DAS3) OM642, initial engagement jerk towards R | |
| Bulletin Number: LI05.10-P-049909 | |
| Engine noises after engine start | |
| Bulletin Number: LI07.07-P-058244 | |
| Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up. The fault code (FC) P0101FA or P0101Fb or P0101FC is logged in the engine control unit. | |
| Bulletin Number: LI07.08-P-055310 | |
| Engine shuts off immediately after starting | |
| Bulletin Number: LI07.08-P-058759 | |
| Fault codes for combustion misfiring shortly after cold start | |
| Bulletin Number: LI07.08-P-060993 | |
| Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor" | |
| Bulletin Number: LI07.16-P-055799 | |
| Fault code(s) 13BA00, 13BB00, 13BC00, 13BD00, 13BE00, 13BF00 - Maximum actuation period exceeded during zero quantity calibration for injector of cylinder x stored in engine control unit | |
| Bulletin Number: LI18.00-P-058770 | |
| Warning message in instrument cluster. The fault code P052400 "The oil pressure is too low" is logged in the engine control unit. | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.00-P-059110 | |
| Uncomfortable 1-2, 2-3 and/or 3-4 acceleration upshifts with cold transmission oil in MODEL 166 with ENGINE 642.826 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.00-P-059110 | |
| Uncomfortable 1-2, 2-3 and/or 3-4 acceleration upshifts with cold transmission oil on MODEL 166 with ENGINE 642 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.00-P-060097 | |
| Fault Code P089300 on 722.9 Transmission with VGS4NAG2 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.00-P-060968 | |
| Uncomfortable 1-2 and 3-2 shifts in MODEL 166 (ML) with ENGINE 276.955 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.00-P-060968 | |
| Uncomfortable 1-2 and 3-2 shifts in MODEL 166 (ML) with ENGINE 276.955 without CODE 430 (Off-road engineering package) | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.00-P-065534 | |
| Model series 166 NAG2 (VGS4, DAS3) OM642, initial engagement jerk in R | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.20-P-055758 | |
| Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high (FC 2783) or actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible (FC 0741) | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.55-P-058976 | |
| Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.55-P-058976 | |
| Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9 with CODE B03 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.55-P-060088 | |
| Procedure in case of slight oil traces on TRANSMISSION 722.9 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27.60-P-060724 | |
| Gear range D or R cannot be engaged. Fault code B226600 logged in shift module (A80). | |
| Bulletin Number: LI32.22-P-055559 | |
| Squeaking/honking noise" from area of front axle during strong suspension jounce or rebound. | |
| Bulletin Number: LI32.22-P-055731 | |
| Vehicle drops at one or more suspension struts. | |
| Bulletin Number: LI32 34-P-056198 | |
| Fault message "AIRMATIC" or "Active Curve System" in instrument cluster | |
| Bulletin Number: LI33.20-P-054920 | |
| Creaking/crackling noises from area of front axle wheel bearing | |
| Bulletin Number: LI42.10-P-058839 | |
| Model series 166 - Squeaking noises from area of front axle brake | |
| Bulletin Number: LI46.10-P-055432 | |
| AMG Performance steering wheel heavily worn/soiled | |
| Bulletin Number: LI46.15-P-058505 | |
| Creaking noise when adjusting electrical steering column | |
| Bulletin Number: LI46.15-P-063353 | |
| Height adjustment of electric steering column inoperative | |
| Bulletin Number: LI46.35-P-059241 | |
| Fault message in instrument cluster on engine start "Power Steering Malfunction, Service Required" | |
| Bulletin Number: LI47.40-P-053871 | |
| Fault code P045600 or P044200 without complaints about engine running characteristics | |
| Bulletin Number: LI49.00-P-054888 | |
| Engine diagnosis warning lamp active - The fault code P262600 or P262900 relating to the oxygen sensor upstream of the catalytic converter may be stored in the engine control unit | |
| Bulletin Number: LI49.00-P-060010 | |
| Fault in particulate sensor | |
| Bulletin Number: LI49.20-P-053539 | |
| Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - "Check AdBlue" or "No start in XXX km/miles" appears in instrument cluster - Fault codes concerning AdBlue system stored in engine control unit | |
| Bulletin Number: LI49.20-P-056353 | |
| Heating element of AdBlue tank has malfunction, fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B logged in BlueTec control unit | |
| Bulletin Number: LI49.20-P-059246 | |
| Fault code P245997, P246397, P245900, P246385 or P246309 stored in engine control unit | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54.10-P-064158 | |
| Malfunction of additional battery in IC and fault code B11C11B in CBC (SAM) N10 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54 10-P-066344 | |
| Vehicle does not start, battery discharged. | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54.18-P-058597 | |
| Check Engine Light (CEL) on, DTC fault code(s) concerning throttle valve actuator | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54.18-P-061568 | |
| Intermittently reduced power, faults including some referring to exhaust back pressure sensor logged | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54.21-P-065146 | |
| Engine indicator lamp lights up and/or PreSafe, Blind Spot Assist and Distronic error messages in instrument cluster | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54.65-P-059114 | |
| Night performance of 360┬░ camera too dark | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54 65-P-066490 | |
| Parking Pilot picture in COMAND display blurred | |
| Bulletin Number: LI54 70-P-066353 | |
| Message in instrument cluster "Collision Prevention Assist Inoperative" | |
| Bulletin Number: LI67.30-P-052837 | |
| Side windows make noise or reverse when closing | |
| Bulletin Number: LI67.30-P-052837 | |
| Side windows may make noises when closing and opening, or reverse direction when closing. | |
| Bulletin Number: LI67.30-P-059214 | |
| Squeaking noise from top of B-pillar when raising and lowering front door side window | |
| Bulletin Number: LI68.05-P-049515 | |
| Garage door opener cannot be programmed or the range is too short | |
| Bulletin Number: LI68.05-P-059193 | |
| SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink | |
| Bulletin Number: LI68.20-P-063996 | |
| Model series 166 chafe mark on wiring harness - Bracket in center console is sharp-edged | |
| Bulletin Number: LI68.30-P-054983 | |
| Noises in area of B-pillar trim/ belt height adjuster in model series 166 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI72.20-P-055301 | |
| Automatic liftgate intermittently does not open | |
| Bulletin Number: LI77.21-P-055302 | |
| Wind deflector net loose | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.10-P-054552 | |
| Lamp unit fogged/droplets forming | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.10-P-062056 | |
| Headlamps fogged | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.30-P-059239 | |
| Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.61-P-061310 | |
| Becker MAP PILOT: Navigation display freezes briefly in the case of physical shocks | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.62-P-056934 | |
| INTERFERENCE NOISES FROM BASS BOX (RATTLING) AT LEFT REAR | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.62-P-058583 | |
| Sound system: Intermittent loss of sound after engine start | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.70-P-054226 | |
| Mobile phone in general: The driver is sometimes poorly understood by the receiver, background noise is occasionally audible during a telephone call | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.70-P-054227 | |
| Mobile phone in general: The called party is sometimes difficult to understand in the vehicle, interference noise intermittently audible in the vehicle | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.70-P-060004 | |
| iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82 70-P-066767 | |
| COMAND Online: Some contacts on the telephone are not found via voice control. | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-055695 | |
| COMAND: Does not start, cannot be operated, COMAND display remains dark | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-058928 | |
| COMAND Online: "Sirius" satellite radio "Sirius" constantly displays the message "Updating Channels" | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-059083 | |
| Audio/COMAND display: Sporadic failures of central display | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-060002 | |
| Drive Kit Plus: Digital DriveStyle app does not launch automatically | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.85-P-061613 | |
| Facebook app cannot be opened | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82 85-P-065949 | |
| Message "SOS - Service Not Activated" in instrument cluster | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82 85-P-066702 | |
| Garmin MAP PILOT: Traffic information service and possibly voice control inoperative after navigation software update using Download Manager version 2.0.29 or 2.0.30 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82 85-P-068378 | |
| Audio 20: Symbols in the status line in the central display can overlap | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82 85-P-068445 | |
| Info-Call/S24H-Call/MB Contact: Change of language setting at customer request | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82.95-P-060072 | |
| mbrace i-call may not complete | |
| Bulletin Number: LI83.00-P-052510 | |
| 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 hose) | |
| Bulletin Number: LI83.30-P-059119 | |
| Odor from the air conditioning | |
| Bulletin Number: LI91.12-P-063995 | |
| Backrest flap mechanism on 2nd seat row nonfunctional or sluggish | |
| Bulletin Number: LI91.25-P-058219 | |
| Front active multicontour seat/ rear multicontour seats/ massage/ pump inoperative and no communication possible via diagnosis | |
| Bulletin Number: LI91.60-P-058226 | |
| Supplemental restraint system (SRS) lamp in instrument cluster lights up; fault code B000213 and/or B000113 is logged in the SRS control unit | |
| Bulletin Number: P-SC-2018020006 | |
| Check right front air suspension strut, replace if necessary | |
| Bulletin Number: T-SC-2013030001 | |
| Update Transmission Control Module Software | |
| Bulletin Number: T-SC-2014060003 | |
| SCN code the Engine Control Module | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI14-40-N-051249 | |
| SPRINTER ENGINEERING: THE CHECK DIESEL FLUID LIGHT IS ON AND IT MAY NOT LAST UNTIL THE NEXT MAINTENANCE INTERVAL DATE. *RM | |
| Bulletin Number: LI60-30-N-051223 | |
| SPRINTER ENGINEERING: THE PLATFORM SIDE BOARD JAMS AND IS TOUGH TO OPERATE. *RM | |
| Bulletin Number: LI72-16-N-048764 | |
| DAIMLER CHRYSLER(XENTRY): LOAD COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOOR CATCHES OR IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. CABLE TRACK OF LOAD COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOOR IS CRACKED, RESULTING I NOISES. DIRT FROM CARGO AREA (E.G. STONES, PACKAGING WASTE) GETS JAMMED IN M | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-32-25-82 | |
| MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-40-10-03 | |
| SPRINTER (MERCEDES BENZ): RADIAL CRACK IN LIGHT ALLOY DISK WHEEL. THROUGH INSPECTION OF RETURNED WARRANTY PARTS, IT HAS BECOME EVIDENT THAT LIGHT ALLOY DISK WHEELS ARE BEING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR RADIAL CRACKS. MODEL 906. NO MODEL | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-42-45 | |
| SPRINTER (MERCEDES BENZ): ESP INDICATOR LAMP LIGHTS UP AFTER ENGINE START. ESP INDICATOR LAMP AND/OR ESP MALFUNCTION MESSAGE IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER ENGINE START. THE ESP INDICATOR LAMP IS OFF WHEN THE ENGINE IS RESTARTED. 25 SECOND | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-72-10 | |
| SPRINTER (MERCEDES BENZ): THE DOOR HOLDER OF THE FRONT HINGED DOOR IS BROKEN. FRONT HINGED DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED. DOOR HOLDER MAKES NOISES. THE DOOR HOLDER/DOOR CHECK OF THE FRONT HINGED DOOR IS BROKEN AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-91-60-193 | |
| 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. WITH 164, 216 221, 251 AND NEWER, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN BE RESET | |
| Bulletin Number: SC-2012120002 | |
| MERCEDES: THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) MAY FAIL FROM FEEDBACK SIGNAL TO VALVE DUE TO HUMIDITY ENTERING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND SOFTWARE NEEDS UPDATING. MODEL 2010-2011 906. | |
| Bulletin Number: SC-2013040002 | |
| MERCEDES: RADIO REMOTE RECEIVER FOR THE AUXILLIARY HEATER IS OPERATING ON AN UNAPPROVED RADIO FREQUENCY. RADIO REMOTE AND RECEIVER NEED TO BE REPLACED. MODEL 906 YEARS 2007-2011. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: Sprinter Weekly | |
| Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter | |
| Bulletin Number: TB-72-16 | |
| SPRINTER (MERCEDES BENZ): LOAD COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOOR ARRESTER INOPERATIVE. THE LOAD COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LOCK IN THE END POSITION WHEN OPEN. THE POSITION OF THE ARRESTER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE C PILLAR PREVENTS IT FROM ENGA | |
| Bulletin Number: V-B-00.00/02A | |
| MERCEDES (SPRINTER): SOFTWARE RETROFIT PROCESS. ALL MODEL YEARS. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: V-B-41.10/02 | |
| MERCEDES (SPRINTER): REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. ALL MODEL YEARS. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: V-B-47.10/01A | |
| MERCEDES (SPRINTER): PROCEDURE FOR WHEN DIESEL FUEL TANK IS FILLED WITH INCORRECT FUEL TYPE. ALL MODEL YEARS. *KB | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI14-40-N-051249 | |
| SPRINTER ENGINEERING: THE CHECK DIESEL FLUID LIGHT IS ON AND IT MAY NOT LAST UNTIL THE NEXT MAINTENANCE INTERVAL DATE. *RM | |
| Bulletin Number: LI60-30-N-051223 | |
| SPRINTER ENGINEERING: THE PLATFORM SIDE BOARD JAMS AND IS TOUGH TO OPERATE. *RM | |
| Bulletin Number: LI72-16-N-048764 | |
| DAIMLER CHRYSLER(XENTRY): LOAD COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOOR CATCHES OR IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. CABLE TRACK OF LOAD COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOOR IS CRACKED, RESULTING I NOISES. DIRT FROM CARGO AREA (E.G. STONES, PACKAGING WASTE) GETS JAMMED IN M | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-32-25-82 | |
| MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-40-10-03 | |
| SPRINTER (MERCEDES BENZ): RADIAL CRACK IN LIGHT ALLOY DISK WHEEL. THROUGH INSPECTION OF RETURNED WARRANTY PARTS, IT HAS BECOME EVIDENT THAT LIGHT ALLOY DISK WHEELS ARE BEING REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR RADIAL CRACKS. MODEL 906. NO MODEL | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-72-10 | |
| SPRINTER (MERCEDES BENZ): THE DOOR HOLDER OF THE FRONT HINGED DOOR IS BROKEN. FRONT HINGED DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED. DOOR HOLDER MAKES NOISES. THE DOOR HOLDER/DOOR CHECK OF THE FRONT HINGED DOOR IS BROKEN AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-91-60-193 | |
| 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. WITH 164, 216 221, 251 AND NEWER, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN BE RESET | |
| Bulletin Number: SC-2012120002 | |
| MERCEDES: THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) MAY FAIL FROM FEEDBACK SIGNAL TO VALVE DUE TO HUMIDITY ENTERING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND SOFTWARE NEEDS UPDATING. MODEL 2010-2011 906. | |
| Bulletin Number: SC-2013040002 | |
| MERCEDES: RADIO REMOTE RECEIVER FOR THE AUXILLIARY HEATER IS OPERATING ON AN UNAPPROVED RADIO FREQUENCY. RADIO REMOTE AND RECEIVER NEED TO BE REPLACED. MODEL 906 YEARS 2007-2011. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: Sprinter Weekly | |
| Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter | |
| Bulletin Number: V-B-00.00/02A | |
| MERCEDES (SPRINTER): SOFTWARE RETROFIT PROCESS. ALL MODEL YEARS. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: V-B-41.10/02 | |
| MERCEDES (SPRINTER): REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. ALL MODEL YEARS. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: V-B-47.10/01A | |
| MERCEDES (SPRINTER): PROCEDURE FOR WHEN DIESEL FUEL TANK IS FILLED WITH INCORRECT FUEL TYPE. ALL MODEL YEARS. *KB | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 906 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI14.40-N-061091 | |
| Check engine light on with one or more of the following DTCs P18B800, P18B900 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI27 00-N-066833 | |
| Transmission leak in area of oil pump | |
| Bulletin Number: LI33 00-N-066643 | |
| Ball joint check on front axle | |
| Bulletin Number: LI35.00-N-060958 | |
| Humming, droning from the drivetrain on vehicles with all-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Bulletin Number: LI40.15-N-040597 | |
| TPMS system (tire pressure monitor, special equipment code RY2) nonfunctional - after installation of complete wheels without wheel sensors. | |
| Bulletin Number: LI42.10-N-048721 | |
| Brake noises (squeaking) at the front axle | |
| Bulletin Number: LI47 00-N-067942 | |
| Check Engine Light Illuminated with Stored Fault Code P008700 in ME Control Unit N3/34 and or P008A00 in FSCU N118 | |
| Bulletin Number: LI49.20-N-060525 | |
| Engine indicator lamp lights up, fault code P245900, P245994, P246364 or P246385 in CDI control unit | |
| Bulletin Number: LI68.30-N-059117 | |
| Cover of storage slot at front under roof liner (FF8) not fitting | |
| Bulletin Number: LI72.16-N-055303 | |
| C-pillar in area of stop buffers for load compartment sliding door deformed | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82 85-N-069567 | |
| MBUX multimedia system: Smartphone Integration (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto) not available | |
| Bulletin Number: LI82 85-N-069752 | |
| MBUX multimedia system: Navigation and/ or Satellite Radio not selectable/not available | |
| Bulletin Number: LI83.00-N-059058 | |
| Insufficient heat output or cooling output at front of the vehicle | |
| Bulletin Number: LI91.21-N-061656 | |
| Backrest of last seat row chafes against rear-end door | |
| Bulletin Number: Sprinter 2018111 | |
| Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter | |
| Bulletin Number: Sprinter August | |
| Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter | |
| Bulletin Number: Sprinter October | |
| Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter | |
| Bulletin Number: Sprinter Septemb | |
| Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter | |
| Bulletin Number: Sprinter Weekly | |
| Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter | |
| Bulletin Number: V-B-00.00-08 | |
| Software-Based Retrofits | |
| Bulletin Number: V-SC-2012120002 | |
| UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE | |
| Bulletin Number: Weekly Parts Upd | |
| Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter | |
Recalls for 2010 Mercedes-Benz
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Manufacturer: | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Manufacture Dates: | 11/01/2009 - 03/31/2010 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 2589 |
Defect Description:SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2010 AND SOLD UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER, AND DODGE BRAND NAME. THE SPRING PLATE WHICH ATTACHES THE OIL FILLER NECK TO THE CYLINDER-HEAD COVER MAY CRACK. Consequence:A CRACK IN THE SPRING PLATE MAY RESULT IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE OIL FILLER NECK, POSSIBLY LEADING TO THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH SUBSEQUENT SOILING OF THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILLER NECK FREE OF CHARGE. MERCEDES-BENZ USA IS HANDLING THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, AND CHRYSLER IS HANDLING THE DODGE SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2010. MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNERS MAY CONTACT MBUSA, LLC AT 1-877-762-8276, AND DODGE SPRINTER OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | STRUCTURE |
| Manufacturer: | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 01/01/2007 - 05/31/2010 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 3 |
Defect Description:MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2010 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE CORRECT INTERIOR TRIM COVERING THE A-PILLARS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. IF INCORRECT TRIM WAS INSTALLED ON A VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROTECTION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD IF AN OCCUPANT STRIKES THE A-PILLAR TRIM. Action:MERCEDES-BENZ WILL CHECK TO SEE IF THE CORRECT TRIM COVER WAS INSTALLED AND, IF NOT, REPLACE THAT TRIM COVER WITH THE CORRECT ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000. | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SEAT BELTS |
| Manufacturer: | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 10/01/2007 - 02/28/2011 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 3437 |
Defect Description:MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS. Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Action:MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000. | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EQUIPMENT |
| Manufacturer: | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER |
| Manufacture Dates: | - |
| Potential Units Affected: | 274 |
Defect Description:SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FREIGHTLINER 2500 SPRINTER AND MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW. THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HINGE ON THE TOP OF THE WINDOW MAY LOOSEN. Consequence:THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BODY AND COULD FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-201-573-0600. | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Manufacturer: | Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply |
| Manufacture Dates: | 01/01/2006 - 10/08/2014 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 34 |
Defect Description:Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Consequence:If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. Action:Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041. | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SEAT BELTS |
| Manufacturer: | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 10/01/2007 - 02/28/2011 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 3437 |
Defect Description:MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS. Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Action:MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000. | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Manufacturer: | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Manufacture Dates: | 11/01/2009 - 03/31/2010 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 2589 |
Defect Description:SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2010 AND SOLD UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER, AND DODGE BRAND NAME. THE SPRING PLATE WHICH ATTACHES THE OIL FILLER NECK TO THE CYLINDER-HEAD COVER MAY CRACK. Consequence:A CRACK IN THE SPRING PLATE MAY RESULT IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE OIL FILLER NECK, POSSIBLY LEADING TO THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITH SUBSEQUENT SOILING OF THE ROAD SURFACE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILLER NECK FREE OF CHARGE. MERCEDES-BENZ USA IS HANDLING THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, AND CHRYSLER IS HANDLING THE DODGE SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2010. MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNERS MAY CONTACT MBUSA, LLC AT 1-877-762-8276, AND DODGE SPRINTER OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | STRUCTURE |
| Manufacturer: | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC - DBA SPRINTER |
| Manufacture Dates: | 01/01/2007 - 05/31/2010 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 3 |
Defect Description:MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2010 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES. THE CORRECT INTERIOR TRIM COVERING THE A-PILLARS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. IF INCORRECT TRIM WAS INSTALLED ON A VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE THE PROTECTION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD IF AN OCCUPANT STRIKES THE A-PILLAR TRIM. Action:MERCEDES-BENZ WILL CHECK TO SEE IF THE CORRECT TRIM COVER WAS INSTALLED AND, IF NOT, REPLACE THAT TRIM COVER WITH THE CORRECT ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000. | |
