APRIL 2011 -- 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. While working in the engine compartment during engine operation, the damper ring could strike and injure the person repairing the vehicle or a bystander. Dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on April 8, 2011.   11V-213

MARCH 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2000-2002 M-Class and model year 2000-2004 M-Class AMG vehicles. The cruise control system in the affected vehicles allows the driver to disengage the system in a number of ways, including tapping the brake pedal, using the cruise control stalk, or braking the vehicle enough to reach a certain rate of deceleration. Mercedes-Benz has determined that under certain circumstances use of the brake pedal may not automatically disengage cruise control as expected by the driver, although the other means of deactivating cruise control remain fully operative. Specifically, where the driver pumps the brakes rather than applying consistent pedal force, the level of force required may be unusually high. Difficulty or delay in disengaging cruise control can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September
2011.  11V-208

MARCH 2011 -- Mercedes Benz is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 Sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment. The seat benches in the second seating row may have been equipped with safety belts that do not meet the minimum requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact," and Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." First, those safety belts may not lock as required. Second, the assembly loop may not perform to minimum force requirements. In the event of a crash, the safety belts in these vehicles may not perform as required such that a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash. Mercedes-Benz will inspect and replace any seat belt assemblies that do not meet the requirements free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during May 2011.  . 11V-210

DECEMBER 2010 - 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." 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. 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. 10V-655

OCTOBER 2010 -- Mercedes Benz is recalling certain model year 2010 C-Class, model 204, E-Class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet model 207 vehicles. The power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid. Owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle in areas, such as parking lots, where maximum power steering is required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. The safety recall began on October 31, 2010.   10V-459

OCTOBER 2010 -- Mercedes Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 M- Class, model W164, GL-Class, model X164, E-Class, model W212, R-Class, and model V251vehicles. The O-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. Lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter. Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2010.   10V-540

NEWS:   Mercedes recalls vehicles over leaky fuel filters

YAHOO NEWS -- November 5,  2010 – Daimler AG said Friday it will recall about 2,300 Mercedes-Benz sport utility vehicles and sedans to fix fuel filters that could leak diesel fuel.

The recall covers certain diesel versions of the 2011 E Class sedan and 2011 GL Class, M Class and R Class SUVs and crossover vehicles. The vehicles included in the recall were built from November 2009 through October 2010.

The automaker said a lack of lubrication in the diesel engine fuel filters could cause the filters to leak.

Fuel could leak onto the road, causing slippery conditions and a potential crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA spokesman Rob Moran said the automaker was not aware of any injuries connected with the recall.

Owners will be notified later this month. Dealers will replace the fuel filter free of charge.

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NEWS:    Mercedes recalling 85,000 autos over power steering

YAHOO NEWS -- October 11,  2010 –  Daimler AG said Monday it was recalling about 85,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United States to prevent a loss of power steering fluid.

The government's auto safety agency said in a posting to its website Monday that the recall involved Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles from the 2010 model year and Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles from the 2010-2011 model years. The recall involves vehicles produced between June 2009 and late February 2010.

Daimler told the government that the loss of fluid could make it difficult to control the vehicle in a parking lot, where maximum power steering is required.

The German automaker said in a statement that the gradual loss of fluid was generally followed by a whining noise from the power steering's pump, which could make it difficult to steer while parking.

Daimler said the vehicle remains steerable.   The recall is expected to begin this month.   

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AUGUST 2010 -- Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 G-Class vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." These vehicles are equipped with a grill cover for front turn signal protection that, while permissible, may impact over time the signal's ability to meet the minimum requirements of FMVSS 108. The signal light's visibility to other motorists may be reduced over time, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will install improved turn light units optimized for usage with grills. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2010.   10V-366

AUGUST 2010 -- Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 G-Class vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The headlamps of the affected vehicles are equipped with a protective grill that is not permissible under FMVSS No. 108. The vehicles fail to meet the requirements of the standard. Dealers will remove the headlamp grills free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before November 30, 2010.   10V-368

NOVEMBER 2009 -- Mercedes-Benz is recalling model year 2009 550 G-Class vehicles. The fuel line quick connectors located under the vehicle away from the engine compartment may not have been connected properly on the assembly line and completely seated in the connection. In case of a frontal crash, the fuel pump would no longer function but a partial dislocation of the line could lead to a potential for fuel loss from the line at the quick connector. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Dealers will check the connection of the fuel line quick connectors and install a new clamp to assure the quick connectors secure connection. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. 09V-453

MARCH 2009 --   Mercedes Benz is recalling 16,130 MY 2009 M-Class W164 passenger vehicles equipped with theoptional power lift gate. As a result of a faulty seal around the rear tail lamp assembly, water may enterthe rear compartment containing the spare tire. Water contamination of the control unit for the power lift gate can result in disabling of the power lift gate motor. Water will cause a short circuit which could lead to a fire. Dealers will replace the seal of the rear tail lamp assembly with a thicker one and reposition the affected power lift gate control unit inside the chassis. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367- 6372.   09V-076

MARCH 2009 --  Mercedes-Benz is recalling 54 MY 2009 S-Class, W221 vehicles. During production the front and rear passenger side door locks may have been mistakenly interchanged during production. The exchange of afront and a rear passenger side door lock would result in a passenger side door that cannot be opened bymerely pulling on the interior handle and a rear door lock that can be opened with a simple pull of the interior door handle even if locked. This situation could affect the safe exiting of a vehicle in the event of a crash or protection of children from inadvertent opening of the rear door. Dealers will check the part number on all door locks and replace any incorrectly installed door lock free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2009. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.   09V-081

DECEMBER 2008 -- Mercedes-Benz is recalling 577 MY 2008 GL-Class, M-Class, and R-Class vehicles. A defect may exist in the driving pin used to control the oil pressure of the power steering. If a defective driving pin exists in a vehicle and the pin breaks during normal vehicle turning, the normally available hydraulic support function will no longer function and steering wheel operation will be limited. Mercedes-Benz will replace the steering gears. The recall is expected to begin during January 2009.  08V682

OCTOBER 2007 -- Mercedes-Benz is recalling 5,823 MY 2008 C-Class vehicles for failing to comply with some of the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The rear outboard seat belts do not comply with the lap-belt lockability requirement which enables the lap belt portion of the belt to be locked by the user to facilitate the use of older non-latch design child restraint devices. Under certain circumstances, this situation may cause the locking mechanism not to perform as required by the standard for use with older non-latch child restraints. Dealers will replace all potentially affected seat belts. The recall is expected to begin during November 2007. 07V-465

NEWS:    2006-2008 Mercedes-Benz GL & ML class

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NEWS:   Mercedes-Benz Recalls S Class Sedans

ConsumerAffaris.com -- March 25, 2008  --  Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3,283 2008 S Class luxury cars because of a faulty transistor.

“A malfunction may occur on the signal acquisition and actuation module” that controls vehicle some vehicle functions, including the center console lighting, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The transistors were improperly stored and exposed to excess humidity. “The presence of this moisture in combination with thermal stress...may damage the transistors and prevent them from properly functioning which will increase the risk of a crash,” according to NHTSA.

Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and replace the transistors free of charge when the recall begins in May.

Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372 or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

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NEWS:   Mercedes Recalls Thousands of Cars in U.S. for Sensor

Jan. 21, 2008 (Bloomberg) -- Daimler AG, the world's second- biggest maker of luxury vehicles, is recalling more than 9,000 Mercedes-Benz diesel-engine cars in the U.S. from the 2007 model year because a potential sensor problem could cause the cars to lose power.

In certain cars, wires could separate from the crankshaft sensor frame, causing an interruption in the electrical connection to the chip holding the sensor, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report on its recall Web site.

As a result, the car ``cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash,'' according to the report. Cars in the E, GL, M and R classes are affected, and dealers will begin replacing the sensor next month, the agency said.

Mercedes spokesmen Robert Moran and Christoph Horn didn't immediately return a call or e-mail messages seeking comment. The Wall Street Journal first reported the recall earlier today