Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
E
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V006000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Crankshaft Sensor. The Recall Began On February 4, 2008. Owners May Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060501
End Of Manufacture
20071031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9004
Date Owners Notified
20080204
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20080109
Make Campaign Number
2008010005