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Recall 08V-006

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2006 to 2008 Mercedes-Benz E and 4 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine, diesel).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-006
Reported
January 9, 2008
Vehicles affected
9,004 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The risk

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

Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Mercedes recall no. 2008010005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles