Mercedes Benz Clk Class 2000

• Recall R/2019/458 [UK]: The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may not meet specifications
  The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications
  check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary

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• Transmission malfunction investigation # DP05007

  The petitioner alleges that coffee from a cup, placed in the cup holder, spilled onto the gear shifter and shut down the vehicle¿s entire electrical system. The concern raised by the petitioner was investigated (sq01-010) and was closed after odi concluded that the facts did not demonstrate a safety-related defect.Odi has subsequently received nine more complaints alleging fluid contamination of the transmission shifter since the investigation was closed, none of which report crashes or injuries.These nine complainants mainly expressed dissatisfaction with the design of the cup holder and the cost of replacing the contaminated electronic selector module.Similarly, in petitioner¿s case she was able to operate the vehicle to a place where it could be safety stopped after the liquid spillage.The petitioner has not provided any evidence of a safety-related defect.In view of the foregoing and the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsas limited resources to best accomplish the agencys safety mission, the petition is denied.
  

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• Engine crankshaft pulley failure investigation # PE03058

  The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.Odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure on all mercedes-benz vehicles using the subject component.The subject component failures are progressive in nature and only a small percentage of the complaints and warrant claims involved a failure that had progressed far enough to effect power steering performance (6 of 55 odi complaints reference increased steering effort).There have been no crashes or injuries related to the alleged defect.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.See summary report attached for further detail.
  

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• Sudden engine shut down investigation # SQ01010

  
  

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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz clk. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact drove over a pot hole and was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a body repair shop. The insurance adjuster and the technician inspected the vehicle and advised that the front passenger side lower control arm was severally corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not provide assistance due to the year of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 07/02/12 *bf updated 07/05/12*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz clk. The contact stated that the instrument panel is beginning to fade and is difficult to read. The bottom of the panel is turning orange in color. The rest of the panel remains gray. He has not spoken to the dealer regarding the failure. The current mileage was 44,500 and failure mileage was 44,000.