NHTSA recall 08V006000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Mercedes Benz E and 4 more
Reported Jan 9, 20089,004 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2008010005Built May 1, 2006 – Oct 31, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.