Recall 11V213000: Engine Mass Damper Separation

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Mercedes Benz/E 2011

MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 31, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V213000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 41

SUMMARY:
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 E-Class model W212 and S212 vehicles manufactured from July 8, 2010, through July 12, 2010. Insufficient adhesive between the vibration damper and its inner mass damper ring could cause a sudden separation of the inner mass damper ring from the vibration damper.

CONSEQUENCE:
While working in the engine compartment during engine operation, the damper ring could strike and injure the person repairing the vehicle or a bystander.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on April 8, 2011. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

NOTES:
Mercedes safety recall No. 2011030004. Owners 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.