NHTSA Recall 08V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V006000; Date: Jan. 9, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Mercedes Benz E; 2007 Mercedes Benz E; 2008 Mercedes Benz E; 2006 Mercedes Benz GL; 2007 Mercedes Benz GL; 2008 Mercedes Benz GL; 2006 Mercedes Benz ML; 2007 Mercedes Benz ML; 2008 Mercedes Benz ML; 2008 Mercedes Benz R; 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class; 2007 Mercedes Benz R-class
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 9,004
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on February 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 4, 2008
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