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2006 Mercedes benz R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	842625
Internal NHTSA #	10380855
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	R350
Model Year	2006
File date	26/01/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2006 mercedes r350, check engine light on. Replaced magnets and check engine light returned. Diagnosed as defective balance shaft & gear. Mercedes says motor has to be removed to replace balance shaft, gear, timing chain, oil pump and related tensioners and guides. This is a defect that mb has been aware of since 2007. Car is sitting in my driveway because driving it risks severe engine damage due to possibly jumping time.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	85000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RANDLEMAN, NC
VIN pattern	4JGCB65E66AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	AWD
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2006 Mercedes benz R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Mercedes benz R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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