| NHTSA Recall # | 76108 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 11V213000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2011030004 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date of notification | 08/04/11 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 08/07/10 |
| End date of manufacturing | 12/07/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 01/04/11 |
| Report created | 04/04/11 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 41 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | While working in the engine compartment during engine operation, the damper ring could strike and injure the person repairing the vehicle or a bystander. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov . |