NHTSA Campaign Id 11V213000; Date: Apr. 1, 2011
While working in the engine compartment during engine operation, the damper ring could strike and injure the person repairing the vehicle or a bystander.
2011 Mercedes Benz E
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 41
Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2011 e-class model w212 and s212 vehicles manufactured from July 8, 2010, through July 12, 2010. Insufficient adhesive between the vibration damper and its inner mass damper ring could cause a sudden separation of the inner mass damper ring from the vibration damper.
Dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on April 8, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Mercedes safety recall no. 2011030004. Owners 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: Apr 8, 2011
Also see: