Mercedes-Benz M Class recalls

The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.

Fix: Replace the driver�s airbag.

108,486 vehicles · built 30 Aug 2004 to 4 Dec 2013

The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.

Fix: Replace the driver�s airbag

61 vehicles · built 30 Aug 2004 to 4 Dec 2013

Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.

42 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Mar 2017

The ball joint securing the upper arm to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened to the correct torque.

Fix: On affected vehicles check installation of upper arm and replace arm if necessary

6 vehicles · built 6 Jan 2016 to 6 Jan 2016

The high-voltage battery charger may not have been produced to specification which could lead to an incorrect detection of an external charging cable. This in turn can lead the request for �P� to be activated. If the speed is less than 5 km/h the transmission would activate the park pawl function which will prevent the vehicle from driving further and could increase the risk of an incident.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high-voltage charger on the affected vehicles.

13 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2015 to 15 Jul 2015

On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.

61,672 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2014 to 30 Nov 2014

If the vehicle is equipped with all weather or ribbed accessory mats it is possible that the mats may impede the operation of the throttle pedal to the extent that it could cause a delay in the throttle pedal returning when released.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles check and if fitted remove the accessory mats.

2,114 vehicles

With the use of all weather or ribbed accessory floor mats temporary contract between the floor mat and accelerator pedal cannot be completely ruled out. In the event of contact between the floor mat and accelerator pedal the accelerator pedal may possibly be released with a delay.

Fix: Check whether the vehicle is equipped with an all weather or ribbed accessory floor mat. If one of the affected floor mats is inserted in the driver footwell the floor mat must be removed from the vehicle so that the above complaint can no longer occur.

2,540 vehicles

It has been established that if the vehicle is fitted with all weather or ribbed floor mats the accelerator/throttle pedal may contact the floor mat. Although this will just be a temporary contact this could delay the accelerator/throttle pedal releasing.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check if the vehicle is fitted with all weather/ribbed floor mats. If fitted remove from the vehicle.

2,540 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2011

Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.

2,972 vehicles

Automatic liftgate may open inadvertently due to moisture entry into the control unit from water leaks in the area of the rear lamps.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reposition the control unit and replace the seals of the right and left rear lamp units.

2,685 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2008 to 31 Mar 2009

The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

19,331 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2007

Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit

72 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 8 Oct 2008

An oversize hose clamp may allow a gradual loss of Power Assisted Steering Fluid over a period of time.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace hose clamp with modified type.

29,686 vehicles · built 1 Apr 1998 to 1 Apr 2002