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2007 MERCEDES BENZ E — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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N/A

Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E

The 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E, potentially affecting up to 9,408 vehicles.

Recall 08V303000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 404 vehicles affected

Defect: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP...

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

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Recall 08V006000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

| 9,004 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10460971 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 50,384 miles
STRONG FUEL ODOR AFTER FILLING TANK. RETURNED TO DEALER 3 TIMES ODOR REMAINS AFTER SUPPOSED REPAIRS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *JS
#10451777 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | N/A miles
REFERENCE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12001 EVERY TIME I FILL MY TANK THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL, WHICH LASTS UNTIL IT THE TANK LEVEL DECREASES. *TR

Safety Rating for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PB-43-10-03 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

MERCEDES BENZ: POPPING NOISE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS QUICKLY DEPRESSED. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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