Mercedes Benz E, GL, ML, R and 2 more (2006-2008): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 08V006000 · Jan 9, 2008 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
9,004
vehicles affected
9,004
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V006000
- Date
- Jan 9, 2008
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 9,004
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Diesel
- Model years
- 2006-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | E | 2006-2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | GL | 2006-2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | ML | 2006-2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | R | 2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | R Class | 2006 |
| Mercedes Benz | R-Class | 2007 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V006000?
6 models: Mercedes Benz E (2006-2008), Mercedes Benz GL (2006-2008), Mercedes Benz ML (2006-2008) and 3 more, about 9,004 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V006000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.