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NHTSA Recall 11V213000: Engine and engine cooling

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 41 vehicles. It affects 2011 Mercedes-Benz E.

41
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2011
owners notified (April 8)
NHTSA campaign11V213000
Manufacturer campaign2011030004
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedApril 1, 2011
Owner notificationApril 8, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V213000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz E2011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.