Mercedes-Benz E400

This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOODUS

    If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    An incorrect air bag may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

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    COMMUNICATIONUS

    An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the engine or exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS

    Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDSUS

    The insufficient clearance may cause the panel to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYUS

    If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  • COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS

    A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • SEATSUS

    If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

  • SEAT BELTSUS

    The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS

    If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • TIRESUS

    Tires inflated to an incorrect maximum pressure may have insufficient strength, allowing the tires to fail and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACKUS

    A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.

  • CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAPUS

    If the ISOFIX console partially detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury for a child in a child seat.

  • SEATSUS

    If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

  • STEERINGUS

    If the steering connection was not properly locked, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack may come loose, reducing steering ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.