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2006-2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL (Change Vehicle)
The following ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL recall/defect on 2006-2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML vehicles was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2008-01-09. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See recall summary below.
Build Years/Makes/Models: | 2007 MERCEDES BENZ M164 2007 MERCEDES BENZ GLX164 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E211 2007 MERCEDES BENZ R251 2006 - 2008 MERCEDES BENZ E 2006 - 2008 MERCEDES BENZ GL 2006 - 2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML 2006 - 2007 MERCEDES BENZ R CLASS 2008 MERCEDES BENZ R |
UNits affected: | 9004 |
Recall Number: | 08V006000 |
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. |
Consequence: | 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. |
Remedy: | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. |
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. |
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