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Crash Test Data for 2007 Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
2007 C-Class
2007 CL-ClassNot
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2007 CLK-ClassNot
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2007 CLK-ClassNot
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2007 CLK-ClassNot
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2007 CLS-ClassNot
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2007 E-ClassNot
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2007 E-Class
2007 GL-ClassNot
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2007 ML-ClassNot Tested
2007 R-ClassNot
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2007 S-ClassNot
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2007 SL-ClassNot
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2007 SLK-ClassNot
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Service Bulletins for 2007 Mercedes-Benz

2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E350
Bulletin Number: 033008
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FAULT CODES FC1200 / FC1208 STORED IN ME-SFI CONTROL UNIT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL C230, C280, C350, SLK280, SLK350, CLK350, CLK550, E350, E550, CLS550, S600, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 2006110005
INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *KB UPDATED 3/5/09. *PE
Bulletin Number: 2007010005
REPLACE BRAKE FLUID RESEVOIR COVER. *KB
Bulletin Number: 2007010007
REPLACE ADAPTIVE BRAKE (ABR) CONTROL MODULE. *KB
Bulletin Number: 2007010010
REPLACE ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 2007020004
INSTALL SUPPORT FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD SWITCHOVER FLAP (M156 ENGINE). *KB
Bulletin Number: 2007040003
REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK SEAL. *KB
Bulletin Number: 2007060001
CHECK STARTER WIRING HARNESS ROUTING AND RE-ROUTE IF NECESSARY (M273 ENGINE). *KB
Bulletin Number: 2007100003
MODELS E320, E500, E55, E350, E550, E63, ML350, ML500, ML63, ML320, ML550, GL450, GL320, GL550 WITH DIESEL ENGINE OM 642 MY 2006-2007 -- UPDATE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 2008010003
MERCEDES-BENZ - REPLACE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY, MODEL 211, MY 2007. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 2008040004
MERCEDES BENZ: MODELS 211 AND 219 (E AND CLS MODELS). REPLACE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP AND COVERING. *PE
Bulletin Number: 20-P-053398
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
Bulletin Number: 40-P-052794
MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
Bulletin Number: 40-P-053441
XENTRY: MERCEDES BENZ: REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR IS COMPATIBLE WITH WIRING HARNESS, MODEL E350 MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *JS
Bulletin Number: 461018A
STEERING WHEEL HEATER NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY OR INOPERATIVE AT COLD TEMPERATURES. MERCEDES BENZ MODEL 211. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT MODEL 211 (E SERIES). UPDATE 8/8/2008. *PE
Bulletin Number: 462046
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
Bulletin Number: 470036
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
Bulletin Number: 472051
MODEL E350, CODE 914 (PZEV FUEL TANK) - ENGINE STALLS / DOES NOT RESTART. MY 2003-2007. *NJ
Bulletin Number: C1A-071101
REPLACE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR. ERASE ANY STORED DTC CODES AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROCEDURE JUST PRIOR TO RETAIL SALE. *PE
Bulletin Number: LI05 20-P-067123
Oil in engine wiring harness
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: LI-27-19P056458
XENTRY (MERCEDES): COMBINATION OF FAULT CODES P060C00 AND/OR P060600, CAUSING VARIOUS TRANSMISSION SYMPTOMS DUE TO CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT, SOFTWARE INDUCED INTERNAL CONTROL UNIT FAULT IS DETECTED. MODEL 212.098, 212.298, 212. 095, 212.19
Bulletin Number: LI-27-20
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE VEHICLE JERKS OR HAS HARD SKIPPING SHIFTS. THERE ARE MANY POSSIBLE FAULT CODES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP CLUTCH HAS A CLOGGED FILTER. *RM
Bulletin Number: LI32-22-P-048597
MERCEDES BENZ (XENTRY): VEHICLE DROPS AT REAR AXLE, DISPLAY MESSAGE-AIRMATIC-SERVICE REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE DROPS AT THE REAR AXLE AFTER STANDING FOR A LONG TIME. DAMAGED SEALING RINGS IN AIR SUSPENSION ELEMENT ON REAR AXLE CAN LEAD TO MI
Bulletin Number: LI32-22-P-051722
MERCEDES: AIRMATIC MALFUNCTION. LEAKING AIRMATIC SYSTEM AND NOT A FAULTY COMPRESSOR. *KB
Bulletin Number: LI32-22P051722
XENTRY(MERCEDES): MALFUNCTIONING OF THE AIRMATIC IN THE DISPLAY. *PE UPDATED 3/9/12. *PE
Bulletin Number: LI46-20-P-048484
XENTRY: STEERING LEAKY AT INTERNAL OIL LINES. CONNECTOR OF INTERNAL OIL LINE OR SEALING WASHERS/O-RINGS DAMAGED. NOT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM. REMOVE STEERING; REPLACE BOTH INTERNAL OIL LINES; INSTALL STEERING. MO
Bulletin Number: LI46-40-P-047549
MERCEDES: CRACKING/CREAKING NOISES FROM FRONT AXLE WHEN VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TORSION OR WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS IS MAINLY HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING SLOWLY. RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN TH
Bulletin Number: LI-47-00
XENTRY: M271.8 EVO ENGINE HAS POOR ACCELERATOR RESPONSE- LACK OF POWER UNDER FULL LOAD AND HIGH RPM. ENGINE DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP (CEL) LIGHTS UP, VEHICLE IS IN LIMP-HOME MODE (MAY OR MAY NOT BE INTERMITTENT). *JS
Bulletin Number: LI-54-18
MERCEDES BENZ (XENTRY): WIRING HARNESS IS DAMAGED IN AREA OF ROOF FRAME. VEHICLE CAN NOT BE STARTED BECAUSE THE CHASSIS CAN BUS AND/OR INTERIOR CAN FAULT CODES STORED IN QUICK TEST. *PE
Bulletin Number: LI54 30-P-068430
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
Bulletin Number: LI-58-40
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
Bulletin Number: LI72-10P-055044
MERCEDES (XENTRY): THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE, ON FRONT DOOR, IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE BOWDEN CABLE BECOMING UNHOOKED FROM CLIP AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MODEL 207. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Bulletin Number: LI72 20-P-068322
Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
Bulletin Number: LI82.70-P-060004
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
Bulletin Number: LI91-40-P-047183
MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. MODEL SERIES 204 (WITH CODES 299 AND 800), 207, 212. SEAT BELT CAN ONLY BE PULLED OUT WITH GREAT EFFORT. AT THE SAME TIME A NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE REVERSIBLE REEL TENSIONER GEA
Bulletin Number: LI91 45-P-066075
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
Bulletin Number: LI-91-60-P052463
XENTRY(MERCEDES): BULLETIN REGARDING THE 4 SPOKE STEERING WHEEL CHROME BADGES ON DRIVER AIRBAG THAT ARE PEELING AND/OR DISCOLORED. *PE
Bulletin Number: P-047526
MERCEDES BENZ: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-ANALOG POINTERS NONFUNCTIONAL AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL ANALOG POINTERS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (A1) MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL FOR APPROX. ONE TO TWO MINUTES AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED. FULL FUNCTION
Bulletin Number: PB-35-31-05
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) SLK CLASS; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) C CLASS; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) E CLASS. VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN 2/21/08 AND 4/3/08 WITH DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER 1824214 TO 1865328.
Bulletin Number: PB 424597
AS OF MODEL YEAR 2007 (SA CODE 807). BRAKE HOLD FUNCTION CAN NOT BE ACTIVATED. *PE
Bulletin Number: PB-72-20-31D
MERCEDES BENZ: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN FULLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE TAILGATE NOT OPENING FULLY IN COLD WEATHER, DO NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS. *PE
Bulletin Number: SB-2008070002
MERCEDES: REPLACE V BELT UPPER GUIDE PULLEY. THE V BELT UPPER GUIDE PULLEY OPTIMIZED FOR NOISE REDUCTION IS AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE UPPER GUIDE PULLEY AT THE NEXT WORKSHOP VISIT. *PE
Bulletin Number: SB-2008120008
MERCEDES BENZ: MODELS 203, 209, 211, 219,230, AND 463; MODEL YEARS 2005-2007. REPLACE PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROHYDRAULIC UNIT. DAIMLER AG HAS DETERMINED THAT ON AFFECTED VEHICLES THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY LEAK. DEALER WILL REPLA
Bulletin Number: SB-32-22-78
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
Bulletin Number: SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
Bulletin Number: SC-2007100004
MERCEDES: REPLACE TRANSFER CASE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES OPTIMIZED TRANSFER CASES WILL REDUCE VIBRATIONS WHEN CORNERING OR WHEN PARKING. MODELS 203, 211, 220. *PE
Bulletin Number: TB-P-047927
MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 2
Bulletin Number: TSB-82-00-695
MERCEDES: PART CHANGE TO BANJO BOLT FOR HEADLAMP MOUNT. THE LATCH FOR THE BANJO BOLT FOR THE HEADLAMP MOUNT IS NO LONGER NEEDED; THEREFORE, THE NEW PART IS NOW SCREWED ONTO THE LAMP FRAME USING A THERMOPLASTIC NUT *PE
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500
Bulletin Number: SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
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
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500
Bulletin Number: SB-32-25-82
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
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

 

Recalls for 2007 Mercedes-Benz

2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E350
NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer:MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufacture Dates:07/01/2006 - 04/30/2009
Potential Units Affected:3613

Defect Description:

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009. A CONNECTING ROD FOR THE LOAD LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY FAIL.

Consequence:

IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action:

MERCEDES-BENZ WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE CONNECTING RODS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
2007 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.
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500
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.