Mercedes-benz Gl320 2007
Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes
Recall 258128 [USA]: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ml, gl, and r-class vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 17, 2024. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mmusa's number for this recall is 2024mmnnnn. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22v-315.
owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
- RecallUpdate - AIR BAGS: Recall campaign announcement for takata driver airbags.
- LI8330P0496447 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: No cooling output, fault code 9006 stored in air conditioning control unit.
- LI8270P055572 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
- LI82.95-P-056655 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
- LI82.85-P-055695 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The comand unit does not start or the comand display remains dark. The comand unit cannot be operated. Note: the problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
- LI47.20-P-054958 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Combination message: "clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - bosch) or P226997 (water level message - delphi) or 171600 (filter load - bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
- LI27.20-P-055758 - POWER TRAIN: Fc 2783 (friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or fc 0741 (actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acce
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
- LI91.22-P-059388 - SEATS: Electric motor for the folding rear backrest of the 3rd seat row is inoperative or makes noises during adjustment
- LI91.12-P-059378 - SEATS: The release loop of the easy entry seat in the 2nd seat row is awkward to operate as it is difficult to access
- LI72.20-P-061209 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Noises from rear-end door
- LI82.10-P-064172 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Headlamp lights up sporadically
- LI91.22-P-059988 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST: 2nd seat row power easy entry function impairment of backrest folding
- C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Summary to be provided on a future date.
- LI-47-50 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Mercedes-benz: the fuel level indicator is wrong.
- LI-68-50 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Mercedes-benz: the load compartment roller blind has catch bolts loose or broken from improper force when using. *rm
- SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- P-049567 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). Fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. In addition fault code fc 9061 and/or fc 9062 is stored in the front sa
- SB-82-30-366E - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Mercedes benz: adjusting wiper arms. If you receive reports on certain vehicles of wipers chattering/noisy, proceed as follows: inspect wiper blades/inserts for wear and replace; thoroughly clean windshield; verify use of correct washer f
- LI-58-40 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
- TB-P-047927 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 2
- RB-2009060005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. The vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a vi
- SB-07-16-80D - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES: Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). May be caused by malfuncti
- SB-32-22-78 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.
- TB-83-10-112B - STRUCTURE:BODY: Mercedes: a nonfunctional blower motor (blower motor runs continuously) or water drops in front passenger footwell after engine wash. Caused by an insufficient sealing of air/water box when water is used when engine compartment is cleane
- TB-46-10-32 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR: Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. When turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. This may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering
- TB-46-10-39C - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. Models 164 and 251. Model years unknown. *pe
- SB-2008080001 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: check air suspension compressor and replace if necessary. Insufficient air pressure in the air suspension system may result from damage to the pressure disk in the air suspension compressor. *pe
- TB-91-12-114A - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY: Mercedes: right side second row seat fold up mechanism not working correctly or inoperative; right side second row seat red release strap inoperative. Model years unknown. *pe
- SB-09-20-29 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes benz: oil leak at the engine air intake duct. Oil leakage at the air intake duct downstream of the engine air filter to the turbocharger, the cause may be a damaged or incorrectly installed seal. *pe
- SB-07-16-08 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES: Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). Fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to limp home mode, poor output, poor fuel
- PB-07-11/64 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Mercedes-benz - models e320, ml320, gl320, r320 - model 2007 - diagnostic enhancement: om642 diesel enhanced diagnostic assistance center (edac). *nj
- 424587 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Model ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550 4 matic -- equipped with sales code 477 - tire loss warning system (indirect esp based) with run flat tires -- model year 2005 to 2007 (tire pressure monitoring inactive) displaye
- 2007110002 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Models ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550, r350, r500, r63, r320 - my2007-2008. Install rear enterainment software. *nj
- 2007100003 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63, ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550 with diesel engine om 642 my 2006-2007 -- update engine control module software. *nj
- 2007090001 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR: Mercedes-benz models with mechanical mirrors - lubricate folding mechanism of right and left outside mirrors. *nj
- 2007080003 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Replace charge air hoses (om642 engine) *nj updated 2/4/08 *nj
- 462046 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION: Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
OBD-II Error Codes
Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.
- P2269 [1] Water in Fuel Condition
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | 2 Injured | None | 20190426 |
I was driving on i10 west near mobile, al at night. I heard a loud pop near the rear of the vehicle and feel it lift into the air and start bouncing uncontrollably. The seatbelt engaged and i was worried for my 10 month old in the backseat. I had to come to a complete stop to regain control. A passerby stopped and said it looked like the car lifted 2 feet in the air. After restarting the car multiple times the air suspension has not recallibrated. My back and neck are sore. I called my fiance to meet myself and the baby so we could get home. I was not going to risk shaken baby syndrome. After googling the issue, it seems the air bags in the struts exploded, without provocation or warning. The car went to driving fine to terrible, painful, and tiring. And it seems this is a common problem.
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20140209 |
The seat warmer was turned on and the seat caught fire. Smoke filled the cabin of the car. The result was a hole in the seat of the car. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20091003 |
My gl 320 ? 2007 lost all electrical power and the engine stalled while being driven. The power comes back on in 10 to 20 seconds and the car can be restarted. This happened 3 times during the first 10 days of oct 2009 when the mileage was just under 30,000. Note the power steering and brake assist go out completely as do the headlights. On one accession at night on a curve i went off the road before being able to stop. On all occasions this happened 15 to 20 seconds after applying the brakes to deactivate the speed control and after coasting to less than appx. 40mph. The dealer could find no direct code indication for the problem but did find numerous low voltage codes and changed out a number of fuse and refuse boxes and fuses. The car has been driven only 100 miles since the dealer work and the problem has nor recurred. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20090426 |
Dramatic explosive failure of the right adaptive suspension strut airbag while vehicle was standing in the driveway with the engine on. The vehicle was towed to a dealership service department where the strut was replaced and the failed part was returned to mbusa for inspection. I have high quality digital photos of the incident while the vehicle was still in the driveway, if nhtsa would like them, but unfortunately not of the removed, damaged strut. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20070319 |
On the 2007-2008 mercedes gl the driver and passenger side ac vent closest to the side windows allows air to be directed the vent on the door (which should be used for defrost only); this then fogs up the side windows, making it impossible to see the side mirrors whenever the ac is on. This is certainly a huge safety problem in hot humid areas like houston. I have had to duct tape the vent tube in order to keep the vents from fogging up the side windows and blocking the view of the side mirrors. This was reported to mercedes usa a year ago, according to my local dealership, but mercedes usa has yet to fix this dangerous design defect. *tr