03' Merc e320cdi recalls?

[FRANKYM3]

Hey guys, was wondering if someone could help, my dad has an 03 E320cdi merc which has 2 faults flashing up on the computer display. the first one is 'service brake system' and the second is 'SRS restraint system' and is accompanied by a red SRS light occassionaly as well. The faults dont flash up on the computer all the time but do very regularly.

Dad had taken the car back to the garage (non main dealer) he bought it and they couldnt fix the fault.

I was chatting to someone at work the other day who used to have an 03' E270cdi, which he said had the exact same faults, he told me that they are very common faults in this shape of E class and that he had taken the car to Mercedes who had fixed his faults free of charge under a recall as they said it was a known problem.

He told me that the work involved changing a control box for the brakes under the bonnet and replacing components in the drivers seat.

Is this a genuine recall anyone else has heard off and if it is then could my dad get his car repaired free of charge by mercedes too?

Any help greatly appreciated!! thanks!

[cableguy]

A little info on recall's here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2005/04/23/mrguide23.xml along with European M-B Hotline. ;)

[FRANKYM3]

A little info on recall's here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2005/04/23/mrguide23.xml along with European M-B Hotline. ;)

Great info!! thanks a million! no mention of SRS fault on there though. So if im right mercedes carry out the work with no charge?;) ... sounds too good to be true!

[peppernick]

Here's the summary of the service bulletins on cars (w211) pre Jun 2004.

P-82_10-343A APR 04 Lighting - Fog Lamp Beam Screen Cap Loose
P-82_10-344 APR 04 Lighting - Left/Right Brake Lamp Brightness Difference
P-54_00-71C APR 04 SRS - MIL ON/Multiple DTC's Found
P-67_29-10 APR 04 A/C - Rear Window Won't Heat in the Upper Area
P-82_70-346 APR 04 Cellular Phone - V60s Phone Locks Up
P-82_60-259A APR 04 BCM - P9386 Control Module Diagnosis Stored in DAS
P-82_85-325B APR 04 Audio - Intermittently Not Functioning
P-46_20-16 APR 04 Steering - Leaks at Line/Rack Housing Connection
P-42_46-38 APR 04 Brakes - Software Patch Necessary Before Bleeding System
P-82_95-322A APR 04 Communications - 'Tele Aid Not Active' Displayed
P-82_85-322 APR 04 Navigation System - Installation
P-82_20-336 MAR 04 Interior - Sliding Roof Switch Cover Cracks
P-82_70-338 MAR 04 Cellular Phone - Poor Hands Free Usage Quality
P-82_85-332 MAR 04 Navigation System - Slow to Start Upon DVD Insertion
P-42_20-35 MAR 04 Parktronic System(R) - Intermittently Inoperative
P-46_10-15 MAR 04 Interior - Steering Wheel Heater Inoperative
P-00_45-77 FEB 04 Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit
P-82_95-305 FEB 04 Emergency Contact/Alarm System - System 'Runaway'
P-54_18-108 FEB 04 Starting System - Engine Does Not Start
P-07_00-28F FEB 04 Engine Controls - Lack of Power/Hesitation/MIL ON
P-33_15-10 FEB 04 Steering/Suspension - Alignment Requirements
P-82_85-301 FEB 04 Navigation System - DTC D300 Explanation
S-01_30-15 FEB 04 Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment
S-49_10-08 FEB 04 Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises
P-42_46-32A JAN 04 Brakes - Whistling Noise When Depressing Brake Pedal
P-40_10-43 JAN 04 Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved
P-54_21-89B JAN 04 Charging System - 'Battery: Visit Workshop' Message
P-54_65-104A JAN 04 Parking Assist System - Triggers for No Reason
P-47_10-27 JAN 04 Fuel System - Fuel Filler Cap Hard to Remove/Install
P-30_20-61 DEC 03 Engine Controls - MIL ON/Limp Home Mode/DTC's Set
P-54_10-106 DEC 03 Battery/Charging - Error Message Displayed/DTC's Set
P-42_46-27C DEC 03 Brakes - Buzzing Noise During SBC Pressure Build-up
P-82_30-316 DEC 03 Wipers/Washers - Erratic Intermittent Wipe Explanation
P-82_10-258A DEC 03 Lighting - Front Turn Signal Lamps Inoperative
S-18_00-16A DEC 03 Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging
P-82_95-295 OCT 03 Communication Platform - Mobile Identification Number
P-82_62-226A OCT 03 Audio System - Intermittent Loss of Audio
S-54_21-101 OCT 03 Engine Controls - ECM Flash Process Change
P-88_50-33 SEP 03 Body - Trunk Lid Springs Back When Opened
P-54_18-98 SEP 03 Battery - Disconnecting Requirements During Vehicle Svc.
P-82_10-255 AUG 03 Lighting - Premature Headlamp Bulb Failure
P-88_50-32 AUG 03 Body - Water Drips Into trunk With Trunk Lid Open
P-61_10-02 AUG 03 Body - Water leaks Into Trunk
P-54_10-90 AUG 03 Battery - Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure
P-82_00-260 JUL 03 Audio System - Dual Sided CD's Won't Eject
P-82_95-273 JUL 03 Communications Platform - DTC D640 Set
P-82_95-274 JUL 03 Communications Platform - DTC D662 Set
P-82_10-269A JUL 03 High Mount Stop Lamp - Water Leaks Into Trunk
P-82_85-264 JUL 03 Navigation System - Inoperative/Erroneous Guidance
P-82_95-251A JUL 03 TeleAid(R) System - 'TeleAid Defective' Displayed
P-82_95-267 JUL 03 Cell Phone - Erroneous Hands Free Fault Code
P-14_30-15 JUL 03 Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P2003 Stored in Memory
P-82_10-257 JUN 03 Lighting - Headlamp Bulbs Inoperative
P-82_95-235A JUN 03 Communications Platform - Replacement Instructions
P-82_30-254 JUN 03 Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blades Noisy
P-82_95-250 MAY 03 TeleAid(R) System - No Audio Mute When Button is Pressed
P-20_10-23 MAY 03 Cooling System - Water Pump Leakage
P-82_95-242 APR 03 Communications Platform - DTC D003 Explanation
P-62_00-03B APR 03 Electrical System - Various Malfunctions
P-82_70-222 MAR 03 Cell Phone - Phone Won't Fasten Into Cradle Holder
P-32_22-15 MAR 03 Air Suspension - Low Ride Height in Cold Temperatures
P-67_00-09 MAR 03 Body - Windshield/Rear Glass Body Seam Corrosion
P-54_18-84 MAR 03 Battery - Disconnecting During Service
S-07_61-27A MAR 03 Engine Controls - ECM Reprogramming Procedure
P-82_60-227 FEB 03 Audio System - Static Noise With Rear Defroster ON
P-80_57-20 FEB 03 Audio System - RF Interference Explanation
P-46_20-10 FEB 03 Steering Rack - Connector Leaks
P-77_20-19 FEB 03 Moonroof - Intermittent Synchronization Loss
P-54_21-80 JAN 03 Electrical - Rear Fuse Panel Cover Difficult to Remove
P-54_15-79 JAN 03 Electrical - Wheel Well Fuse Box Loose
P-82_10-218 JAN 03 Lighting - Dust/Debris Inside Tail lamps
P-54_10-78 JAN 03 Electrical - Automatic Switching ON/OFF Explanation
P-82_60-214 DEC 02 Audio System - No/Poor FM Reception
P-83_55-65 DEC 02 A/C - Compressor Cycles Frequently
P-80_61-17 NOV 02 Keyless Go System(R) - System Initialization
P-54_21-74 NOV 02 Engine Controls - ECM Programming Procedure
P-82_62-169B OCT 02 Audio System - Various CD Player Malfunctions
P-72_10-28 OCT 02 Power Locks - Lock Knob Jumps Up and Down
P-62_25-04 OCT 02 A/C - Water Entry Into Footwell/Electrical Malfunctions
P-82_95-206 OCT 02 Communications Platform -Tele Aid DTC Codes
S-82_70-135B OCT 02 Fiber Optics System - Configuration/Version Coding
P-18_00-17A JUL 02 Engine - Approved Engine Oils
S-07_08-001 JUL 02 Engine Controls - Software Calibration Number Coding

Also have a read of THIS THREAD (http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=22554&highlight=w211+recalls)


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[FRANKYM3]

Cheers for that peppernick, but holy Jesus! Are those ALL recalls?

I love driving his car, so relaxing and massive torque, good for relaxation after a fast run in the M! Really thought it was a good car as although these faults flash up on the computer it really hasnt affected the day to day running of the car at all, its a lovely car but if there are that many recalls posted then its making me think again!!!

If I print out the list and take it to Mercedes dealership will they do them all and not charge for the work?

(BTW the one for the tricky to fit filler cap is another fault on his car too!)