Recall 08V006000: Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mercedes Benz/E211 2007

Mercedes Benz/GLX164 2007

Mercedes Benz/M164 2007

Mercedes Benz/R251 2007

MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V006000

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 19, 2007

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 9004

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall is expected to begin during february 2008. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

NOTES:
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.