Mercedes-benz R-350-4matic 2008

• Recall 258170 [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.

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• Recall 67269 [USA]: If a defective driving pin exists in a vehicle and the pin breaks during normal vehicle turning, the normally available hydraulic support function will no longer function and steering wheel operation will be limited.
  Mercedes-benz is recalling 577 my 2008 gl-class, m-class, and r-class vehicles. A defect may exist in the driving pin used to control the oil pressure of the power steering.
  mercedes-benz will replace the steering gears. The recall began on january 28, 2009. Owner may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
  mercedes-benz recall no. 2008120011.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 77355 [USA]: 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.
  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 visit was incorrect. Depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect scn coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions: (1) the fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; (2) a stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; (3) the obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and, (4) the speedometer may be out of tolerance.
  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.
  mercedes-benz recall no. 2008 070001.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 75084 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
  mercedes recall no. 2008010005.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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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.

The fuel doesn't read what is actually in my car.

The fuel doesn't read what is actually in my car.

I see i have recalls for the back hatch door and some suspension recalls electrical also air rising system for a 2008 are 350 mercedes i call the syracuse new york dealer and they said it is not up for recalls but this is how i found out it was up for recalls. *tr

I see i have recalls for the back hatch door and some suspension recalls electrical also air rising system for a 2008 are 350 mercedes i call the syracuse new york dealer and they said it is not up for recalls but this is how i found out it was up for recalls. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz r350v2. The contact stated that the automatic leveling became defective while traveling 30 mph. In addition, the leveling warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The dealer had not been notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 08v682000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Drove car to a store in city and it worked fine, came back outside to start the car and it became hard to move the steering wheel to the left or right. Took car to a dealership and they said it was the power steering, hydraulics, rack and pinion and reservoir (had the same symptoms of a recall from 2008 for the same make and vehicle). Nhtsa campaign no. 08v682000

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz r350. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine made a loud noise and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced due to a faulty balance shaft. The engine was replaced, but the failure recurred within a couple of weeks. The vehicle was towed to another mercedes-benz mechanic where the engine was replaced again, but the failure recurred after a couple of days. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic and the engine was replaced a third time. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided a case number. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Bought the vehicle and was great on the highway. But when driving in the city, it became difficult to turn corners. And takes awhile to park. Vehicle was low on power steering fluid, but after filling to the max line in the power steering reservoir, the vehicle has had the same problem turning.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz r350. The contact stated that the vehicle began experiencing engine failures after the dealer (silver star motors, 36-11 northern blvd, long island city, ny 11101, (855) 216-2452) serviced it due to a failure with the sun roof not properly closing. The dealer replaced the sun roof clip and oil cam cover, the trans oil leak was sealed, and the oil filter, hoses, and drive belt were replaced. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed to be further diagnosed to service the engine. The dealer serviced the engine and found that the vehicle drove roughly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer then indicated that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v006000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• C1200 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil LF Circuit Short To Battery
• C1208 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil Rear Circuit Short To Battery