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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
05/07/18 NHTSA ID: 10135598
TSB ID: LI07.08-P-060993

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code u145400: "implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
05/07/18 NHTSA ID: 10135900
TSB ID: P-B-47.10-63c

Fuel odor in the area of the fuel tank
05/07/18 NHTSA ID: 10136031
TSB ID: LI05.10-P-058758

Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
04/07/15 NHTSA ID: 10057060
TSB ID: SB-P-B-47.10/63

Mercedes- benz : see document search button for owner letter . in our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, mercedes- benz has decided to extend warranty for certain fuel tank components vehicles which cov
05/17/12 NHTSA ID: 10044180
TSB ID: 22-P-052325

Xentry: 'airmatic- service required' or 'elc- service required' in display- 'fc5151- b22/3 (rear axle sensor): signal implausible' stored. *js
05/17/12 NHTSA ID: 10044181
TSB ID: 20-P-053398

Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js
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04/27/12 NHTSA ID: 10043810
TSB ID: LI32-22-P-051722

Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor.
05/05/10 NHTSA ID: 10032727
TSB ID: TB-P-047927

Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 2
12/29/09 NHTSA ID: 10030964
TSB ID: SB-090930

Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. the sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty
06/15/09 NHTSA ID: 10029105
TSB ID: SB-07-16-80D

Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). may be caused by malfuncti
05/12/09 NHTSA ID: 10028644
TSB ID: PB-42-46-102

Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air." models 230, 219, and 211. model years 2003-2009.
10/07/08 NHTSA ID: 10026201
TSB ID: SB-07-16-08

Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to limp home mode, poor output, poor fuel
08/20/08 NHTSA ID: 10025554
TSB ID: 2008020001

Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. check fuel filter module assembly and repair or replace if necessary. models 211 and 219 amg. model years 2003-2006. csc was received.
04/09/08 NHTSA ID: 10024362
TSB ID: 2008010001

Mercedes-benz - check catalytic converters and replace if necessary - models 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - model years 2004-2005. *nj update 8/7/2008.
12/18/07 NHTSA ID: 10023492
TSB ID: 071676

Mercedes-benz - leaking high pressure fuel pump/possible fuel loss/odor. model e320 / model year unknown. *nj
03/23/07 NHTSA ID: 10021226
TSB ID: 2005060008

Programming battery control module.
10/23/06 NHTSA ID: 10020460
TSB ID: 462046

Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. updated 5/13/09.
05/19/06 NHTSA ID: 10019990
TSB ID: 463040

Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir.
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05/09/06 NHTSA ID: 10019892
TSB ID: 2006030002

Inspect routing of power steering high pressure hose; correct routing and replace coolant line if necessary.*ak
02/13/06 NHTSA ID: 10019128
TSB ID: 331516

Steering wheel twitch during brake application. various models including mercedes benz 2006 model 230.
11/08/05 NHTSA ID: 10017495
TSB ID: 422065

Parking brake fails to release / difficult to open.
09/27/05 NHTSA ID: 10016670
TSB ID: 470036

Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
09/26/05 NHTSA ID: 10016629
TSB ID: 322232

Knocking / rumbling noise from front left of vehicle. toi include model 219 2003-2006.
05/04/05 NHTSA ID: 10014573
TSB ID: 424658

Activation of the sensotronic brake control (sbc) system with das software 02/05. mercedes-benz models 199, 211, 219, 230 my 2003-2006.
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02/23/05 NHTSA ID: 10012246
TSB ID: 484656

Sensotronic brake control (sbc) noise diagnostic flow charts. mercedes-benz models 211, 230 model years 2003-2005.
02/23/05 NHTSA ID: 10012245
TSB ID: 424655

Abs or esp event code(s) stored in esp (electronic stability program) or sbc (sensotronic brake control) system. mercedes-benz models 199, 211, 219, 230 model year 2004-2006.
01/31/05 NHTSA ID: 10011705
TSB ID: 4653

Brake malfunction sbs visit workshop. displayed within the insturment cluster's multifunction display. (mercedes benz, model 211 and 230 year 2005). *jb
12/15/04 NHTSA ID: 10010912
TSB ID: 461018A

Steering wheel heater not operating correctly or inoperative at cold temperatures. mercedes benz model 211. model year unknown. model 211 (e series). update 8/8/2008.
07/30/04 NHTSA ID: 10008442
TSB ID: 424643

Squeaking noise when gently applying brake. model 211 my2005 also included.
07/30/04 NHTSA ID: 10008444
TSB ID: 424646B

Sensotronic brake control (sbc) bleeding procedure. various including my2005 m-benz e-class and sl-class included. this bulletin supersedes pb42.46/46 dated june 24, 2004. all models.
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12/09/14 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10056470
TSB ID: LI-27-19P056458

Xentry (mercedes): combination of fault codes p060c00 and/or p060600, causing various transmission symptoms due to central processing unit, software induced internal control unit fault is detected. model 212.098, 212.298, 212. 095, 212.19
04/30/10 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10032709
TSB ID: LI46-40-P-047549

Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering wheel is turned. this is mainly heard when the vehicle is stationary or when the vehicle is moving slowly. relative movement between th
08/28/08 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10025663
TSB ID: SB-27-00-104

Slow acceleration with gas pedal hesitation. models 164.122/8ss (ml 320 and gl320); 211.022 (e320); 251.122 (4320). years unknown.
08/07/06 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10020183
TSB ID: 2006040004

Dirt can collect in the rear sleeves on the front axle carrier. clean sleeves on front axle carrier and install new bolts and washers.
05/02/06 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10019822
TSB ID: 2006020008

Inspect transmission pilot bushing at electrochydraulic unit and replace if necessary. the transmission pilot bushing may have been installed on the control units with non-tempered sealing rings which may cause a small leak to occur. *t
05/04/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014548
TSB ID: 276053

Rough downshifting when accelerating. various models including 2005 mercedes-benz 219 and 220.
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05/07/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10135917
TSB ID: LI83.00-P-052510

Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation hose)
05/07/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136029
TSB ID: LI68.05-P-059193

Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
05/07/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10135628
TSB ID: LI82.70-P-060004

Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
11/01/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10034306
TSB ID: SB-91-60-193

Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
06/30/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10033070
TSB ID: LI-58-40

Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. no model years li
05/14/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10028686
TSB ID: SB-32-22-78

Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. model years unknown. updated 9/18/09.
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05/12/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10028649
TSB ID: PB-91-60-66B

Mercedes: srs indicator lamp on. the srs light is illuminated and diagnostic fault code(s) b9223 and/or b9243 are stored in the srs ecu. the resistance of the ignition squib circuit for the sidebag may be too high. model 211. all model
09/08/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10025825
TSB ID: P-B-82.10/626

Mercedes-benz: model 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 276, 282, 283 (e-class). vin a564853 and x161341; equipped with bi-xenon and curve illumination. curve illumination nonfunctional.
09/08/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10025826
TSB ID: PB-82-10/612

Mercedes benz: model 211.026, 056, 065, 070, 072, 076, 077, 082, 083, 087, 090, 256, 265, 276, 277, 282, 283, 287 equipped with option code 615 (bi-xenon). headlamp range adjustment nonfunctional with dtc codes 9010, 9011, 9012, 9013 or
09/26/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016646
TSB ID: 2005060008

Implausible or illogical messages can appear in the instrument cluster.
09/26/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016632
TSB ID: 2005070017

The alternator regulator may fail to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits.
01/28/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011693
TSB ID: 5465130

Parktronic triggers without obvious cause at front bumper in mercedes model numbers 171/211/230. *tc
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01/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011598
TSB ID: 21125

Message/instument cluster battery/alernator stop vehicle and/or "brake defective stop vehicle" in the mercedes-benz model 211 in all years. *tc
12/14/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10010822
TSB ID: 5410117

Consumer shutoff displayed in instrument cluster while driving.
11/30/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10010512
TSB ID: 2004070019

Flash central gateway (cgw).
11/04/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10010128
TSB ID: 5421113

Vehicle can no longer be started / battery discharged.
07/02/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10007590
TSB ID: 8295322

Tele aid not active displayed in instrument cluster.
05/20/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10006976
TSB ID: 916071

Operational notes on new weight sensing system (wss) occupant classification system (ocs). mercedes-benz 211 (e-class) my2005 also included.
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05/07/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10135748
TSB ID: LI91.10-P-049799

Quiescent current in seat control unit
05/23/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10044222
TSB ID: 40-P-052794

Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js
12/10/10 Other NHTSA ID: 10034605
TSB ID: LI91-40-P-047183

Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. model series 204 (with codes 299 and 800), 207, 212. seat belt can only be pulled out with great effort. at the same time a noise can be heard from the reversible reel tensioner gea
06/30/10 Other NHTSA ID: 10033067
TSB ID: PB-72-20-31D

Mercedes benz: tailgate does not open fully in cold weather. the tailgate not opening fully in cold weather, do not replace the struts.
08/27/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10025649
TSB ID: PB 63-20-15

Water entry at a-pillar on model 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 282, 283 (e320 cdi; e320; e500;e55amg; e320 4matic; e500 4matic; e320 wagon; 320 4matic). unknown years.
04/11/07 Other NHTSA ID: 10021378
TSB ID: 2007010002

Remove front wheel housing water drain nozzles if present and clear water drain passages.
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08/07/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10020181
TSB ID: 2006060004

The tirefit hose connector may not screw onto the tire valve with an air tight seal. in case of a flat tire, the customer may not be able to inflate the spare tire using tirefit.
03/16/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10019493
TSB ID: 2006010006

The remote trunk closing control unit may not be sufficiently durable and may result in the need to open and close the trunk manually. replace remote trunk closing control unit.
05/17/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10015071
TSB ID: 885040

Trunk lid opens or closes too quickly while operating with remote trunk lid control button.
11/30/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10010511
TSB ID: 2004070020

Modification of water drains in left/right front wheelhouses.
06/03/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10007194
TSB ID: 722031A

Tailgate does not open fully in cold weather. *mj
04/29/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10006347
TSB ID: 722031

Mercedes-benz models e320 and e500, up to october 2007 production (or up to b291390). tailgate does not open fully in cold weather. updated 7/7/08. *nj
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03/12/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005713
TSB ID: 010104

Voluntary recall campaign 2003 seat belt buckle. *jb
03/11/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005694
TSB ID: 010104

Voluntary recall campaign 2003 seat belt buckle. *jb
03/11/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005699
TSB ID: 010104

Voluntary recall campaign 2003 seat belt buckle. *jb

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.