Vehicle recall 11V213000 · April 1, 2011
2011 Mercedes-Benz E
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- While working in the engine compartment during engine operation, the damper ring could strike and injure the person repairing the vehicle or a bystander.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V213000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 2011
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2011030004
- Owner notification
- April 8, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 41
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz E (2011): 2011
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