April is definitely not a good month for Mercedes Benz in the United States, as the carmaker has just announced it is conducting a voluntary recall campaign on certain 2011MY Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse sedans (chassis code W212) and Estates (chassis code S212). This follows a much bigger recall for the M-Klasse that was manufactured just a few days ago.
The recall covers just 41 sedans and wagons which might have insufficient adhesive in the vibration damper in the engine compartment, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the affected vehicles, which were built over four days, between July 8 and July 12, 2010, insufficient adhesion could cause the vibration damper and its inner mass damper ring to separate.
As a result of this problem, the kinetic energy from the separated mass damper ring could injure anyone who is repairing the vehicle or anyone else nearby.
Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2011. If you think your car might be affected by the recall, you can check the build date of your car by looking at a sticker on the driver-side door jamb, or you could call Mercedes at 800-367-6372 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.
Just a few days ago, Mercedes reported the recall of 136,751 units of the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse and M-Klasse AMG SUVs due to defects regarding the vehicle’s control system. The automaker has stated that in some circumstances use of the brake pedal will not deactivate the cruise control system, an issue that could increase the risk of a crash.
The recall covers just 41 sedans and wagons which might have insufficient adhesive in the vibration damper in the engine compartment, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the affected vehicles, which were built over four days, between July 8 and July 12, 2010, insufficient adhesion could cause the vibration damper and its inner mass damper ring to separate.
As a result of this problem, the kinetic energy from the separated mass damper ring could injure anyone who is repairing the vehicle or anyone else nearby.
Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2011. If you think your car might be affected by the recall, you can check the build date of your car by looking at a sticker on the driver-side door jamb, or you could call Mercedes at 800-367-6372 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.
Just a few days ago, Mercedes reported the recall of 136,751 units of the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse and M-Klasse AMG SUVs due to defects regarding the vehicle’s control system. The automaker has stated that in some circumstances use of the brake pedal will not deactivate the cruise control system, an issue that could increase the risk of a crash.