Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V006000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 9,004 affected units, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR/ENGINE STALL, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V006000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-01-09T00:00:00

Subject: Crankshaft sensor/engine stall

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 9,004

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2008010005

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wk8g-z72e~7gjf

NHTSA ID: 08V006000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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