Technical Service Bulletin NCU-2019080019 — 2012 MERCEDES BENZ E
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | NCU-2019080019 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2012 MERCEDES BENZ E |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
The aluminum bolts of the steering gear housing cover and the aluminum bolts on the powerpack may corrode in corrosion-critical countries where exposed combination with particularly aggressive thawing agents (saltwater mixtures) in certain vehicles of the model series 166, 292, W/X 204, 212, 213, 205, 253, 218, 222, 217, 207. This fault pr expected in countries that do not use these thawing agents. In the case of advanced corrosion, the bolt strength may be impaired. Over time and with ongoing corrosion in combination with associated with driving, it cannot be excluded that a corroded bolt may break in individual cases. If all 3 mounting bolts of the powerpack were to break over time, this could detach from the The power steering would as a result fail.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
Other TSBs for the 2012 MERCEDES BENZ E
LI30.30-P-057139
LANE DEPARTURE
2012100005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE