Mercedes-Benz USA recalling 9000 diesel models

[Bartek S.]

Mercedes sold over twelve-thousand diesel-powered vehicles in the US last year, but a crankshaft issue is sending 9,004 units back to the dealer for repair. NHTSA says the problem lies in a crankshaft sensor that can fail, which causes the engine to lose power and makes you the "disabled vehicle" the traffic reporter on the radio warns your fellow commuters about. That won't do. The recall affects 2007 E320 Bluetec, ML320 CDI, and GL320 CDI models. Since the sensor defect could leave drivers stranded, we're going to go ahead and recommend that you get this one fixed right away. We're still bullish on diesel, however, because high fuel economy and gobs of torque are a wonderful combo.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/19/mercedes-benz-usa-recalling-9000-diesel-models/

 

[ZicZachZo]

Sad to hear as I want Diesels to succeed in the US. Hopefully this stays under the radar.

 

[Gullwing]

The number of crankshaft sensors I have replaced (and everyone else) on the M112 and M113 engines... I think there might even be one or two of those engines with the original sensors still on the road.
Should be a quick repair, at least it wont pay anything to techs.

 

[siko]

This is bad news... I just hope it doesn't set back the Diesel reputation further.

 

[Bartek S.]

No big deal, it’s just a sensor.

 

[DaSilva]

No big deal, it’s just a sensor.

Wrong Merc have done a production failure with 9.000 units and it's a sad day for Mercedes, but for us that want other brands to move up on the "peoples choice board" now they have a golden chance..

Question is will this give a negative effect for Mercedes in the U.S or not ?


Personally answer is no, cause it's just a sensor..
and Mercedes makes CL..