According to Mercedes-Benz, in house testing to replicate a worst case scenario frontal crash, has uncovered a problem that could result in an engine fire. Testing of certain 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vehicles manufactured from December 19, 2011, through May 31, 2012, showed that if the air conditioner refrigerant line should rupture, the gaseous mixture released into the engine compartment could ignite and quickly spread. Mercedes will be asking owners of these vehicles to bring them in to have the refrigerant and all associated lines replaced. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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California Lemon Law Mercedes-Benz GL550 Buyback
We were recently contacted by a consumer from Glendale, California after he saw a video on our website, www.calemonlaw.com, which featured a woman having the same problem as his, pertaining to a 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550. While driving on the 405 freeway his vehicle shut off and lose all power. He also had repeated problems with coolant leaks which resulted in the coolant warning light coming on every 3-4 weeks. This problem began just 3 days after he had leased the car. He had taken the car in for repairs on seven (7) separate occasions, but each time was told by the dealer mechanics that they could not find the problems he complained of.
Within a few weeks after retaining our lemon law firm, Mercedes-Benz agreed to repurchase his vehicle under the California Lemon Law. Mercedes-Benz reimbursed our client for all his lease payments, down payment, and registration, less only the legal use fee deduction, and paid our attorney’s fees.
If your vehicle is 2007 or newer and has been having repeated problems that the dealership is unable to fix, please call the Law Offices of Delsack and Associates at our toll-free number 888-Ex-Lemon (888-395-3666) for a free analysis and to learn whether your vehicle qualifies for repurchase under the California Lemon Law.
Mercedes Floor Mat Replacement
Mercedes Benz are asking customers driving certain ML-Class vehicles, to remove their accessory floor mats and to bring them in to their nearest dealership to have them replaced. According to Mercedes, certain vehicles are equipped with all season floor mats that may not conform to the contour of the vehicle’s floor. The fit could reduce the clearance between the mat and the gas pedal, possibly allowing the pedal to become trapped. Mercedes will be notifying owners starting in September and will replace the floor mats free of charge. The vehicles included in the recall include:
Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Mercedes Connecting Rod Failure
Mercedes Benz has announced a recall for almost four thousand 2007-2009 E350 4Matic wagon vehicles manufactured between July 2006 to April 2009. According to the recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a manufacturing defect with the connecting rod for the load leveling rear suspension system could cause it to fail. If the rod fails, the driver could experience a loss of control of the vehicle. Owners wanting more information about the problem can Contact Mercedes Benz at 1-201-573-0350.
Mercedes Benz Investigated For Fuel Smell
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating certain 2003-2006 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG sedans and wagons for potential gas leaks. The NHTSA has received over 20 reports from owners who complained about the smell of gasoline inside and outside the vehicle. In some cases, a visible fuel leak was noticed from the fuel sending unit at the top of the fuel tank, underneath the cushion in the rear seat. Several reports suggest the leakage may be related to a March, 2008 emissions recall conducted by Mercedes Benz (Emissions Recall Campaign # 2008-020001) which involved potential cracking of the fuel filter module in vehicles exposed to high ambient temperatures. If the investigation leads to a recall, over 8,000 vehicles could be affected.
Mercedes Benz Recalls
2006 – 2008 M-Class – Electrical System problem – Some vehicles may have incorrect SCN coding. This in turn can affect different safety and emission functions. In the event of a crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed. Please call your Mercedes dealership and schedule an appointment.
Are you having continual problems with your Mercedes? Do you think it may be a lemon? Call the CA Lemon Law Firm of Delsack and Associates to answer your questions. Call 888-395-3666 for a Free California Lemon Law consultation.
Mercedes-Benz Recall
2006 M-Class Mercedes Benz – Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System – On certain vehicles a hose clamp that secures power steering fluid cooling hose to the P.S.F cooler may not create sufficient clamping for this. The loss of the power steering fluid can hurt power steering pump and could ultimately lead to a crash. Please call your Mercedes dealership immediately for an appointment.
Are you having a continual problem with your Mercedes? Do you think it may be a lemon? Call the CA Lemon Law Firm of Delsack and Associates to answer your questions. Call 888-395-3666 for a Free California Lemon Law consultation.
