E-Class 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Recalled

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Just the Facts: In a small, but significant action, Mercedes-Benz is recalling 41 copies of the 2011 E-Class because a part could fly out of the engine compartment during servicing with the potential to injure bystanders, according to the NHTSA. Mercedes-Benz told Inside Line on Wednesday that it has received no reports of accidents or injuries related to the recall. The recall is expected to begin sometime this month.

WASHINGTON — In a small but significant action, Mercedes-Benz is recalling 41 copies of the 2011 E-Class because a part could fly out of the engine compartment during servicing, with the potential to injure bystanders, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"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," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "While working in the engine compartment during engine operation, the damper ring could strike and injure the person repairing the vehicle or a bystander."

Mercedes-Benz told Inside Line on Wednesday that it has received no reports of accidents or injuries related to the recall.

Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary, said the automaker. The recall is expected to begin sometime this month. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz at (800) 367-6372.

Inside Line says: If you own the aforementioned Mercedes-Benz E-Class, have it checked out with your dealer ASAP. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent

- 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Recalled

 

[Merc1]

Yikes, another reason not be tinkering around with a brand new car.


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[Zafiro]

Not the first and last time a there will be recalls. Cars are more advanced today than 10 years ago.

Mbworld.org has list of problems to take care of, W212:

Bulletins 207 coupe & 212 sedan - MBWorld.org Forums

 

[LaArtist]

41 cars..happy that its not more

 

[NarutoRamen]

I'm confused..wth does "41 copies" mean? 41 different variations or just 41 cars?

 

[Merc1]

41 cars. I guess they caught it before it got out of hand. Thank goodness.


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[cawimmer430]

Now you guys know why I have not taken any pictures of the engine compartment yet. j/k

 

[Beemer B773ER]

A grand total of only 41 cars affected, yet they bothered to issue a press release/write an article?

Something doesn't add-up here.

 

[Monster]

I am more interested in how did they discover this potential issue.

 

[Zafiro]

A grand total of only 41 cars affected, yet they bothered to issue a press release/write an article?

Something doesn't add-up here.

Why are there no press releases about this long list of issues you find in this link
Bulletins 207 coupe & 212 sedan - MBWorld.org Forums

41 cars in US , what about the rest of the world? is this problem only in US

 

[Wolfgang]

I am more interested in how did they discover this potential issue.

The supplier contacted Mercedes-Benz in July 2010 advising of potential vulcanization irregularities.

vibration damper

 

[K-A]

I bet M-B were happy to receive that phone call.