Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars

Family Man · 03-31-2005, 10:30 AM

About 1.3 million Mercedes recalled

Carmaker concerned about voltage regulators, battery control, brake systems.
March 31, 2005: 9:21 AM EST

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - U.S.-German carmaker DaimlerChrysler is recalling 1.3 million Mercedes cars as it tries to fix quality woes that are riddling its German luxury car division, it said Thursday.

Mercedes will recall the cars in several model ranges worldwide to fix problems with alternators and batteries, which do not affect the cars' safety, according to the supplier, car-parts maker Robert Bosch.

Mercedes chief Eckhard Cordes, who said earlier this year that his drive to resolve the quality problems would hit this year's earnings, said the cars Mercedes makes now are of high quality and that the recall addressed legacy problems.

http://money.cnn.com/2005/03/31/Auto...ex.htm?cnn=yes

Perian · 03-31-2005, 11:12 AM

My wife's 2003 SL-500 Convt has now been recalled four times (assuming it's included here). At least the convt top has not been a source of trouble...

Here is more detail:

Source: Associated Press
1.3 Million Mercedes Being Recalled
Thursday March 31, 10:05 am ET
DaimlerChrysler Recalls 1.3 Million Mercedes-Benz Models Worldwide to Check for Power Problems

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday it is recalling some 1.3 million Mercedes-Benz models worldwide to fix a problem with alternators and batteries.

In a statement, the German-U.S. auto maker said the models in years from 2001 to 2004 and include current E-, SL- and CLS-class models that have been built since 2001.

The Stuttgart-based company said that models with six- and eight-cylinder engines need to have the voltage regulator examined and, if needed, replaced.

On the E-class and CLS-class models, built from January 2002-January 2005, battery control software will be installed. The company also said the braking system on the E, SL and CLS-class made since June 2001 would be updated.

mbukukanyau · 03-31-2005, 11:45 AM

Two of my rich collegues at work got rid of their Brand New MB's for... 'Drums.'....... a Toyota Avalon and ...'more drums' ....... and cheers.......Pontiac grand AM.......

Both have proved more relaible....

hudson32 · 03-31-2005, 12:30 PM

I like Mercedes-Benz and the way they perform. But I guess one has to be rich enough not only to buy them, but to own them! The replacement costs for parts are expensive and unfortunately, the reliability of M-B has gone through rough turf.

Barondw · 03-31-2005, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hudson32

I like Mercedes-Benz and the way they perform. But I guess one has to be rich enough not only to buy them, but to own them! The replacement costs for parts are expensive and unfortunately, the reliability of M-B has gone through rough turf.

Spoken like one who never owned a Benz.

dreadnaught1181 · 03-31-2005, 12:37 PM

This is what happens when overengineer cars by stuffing them full of mostly unnecessary and complex gadgets.

jokuvaan · 03-31-2005, 01:09 PM

Funniest thing what I have heard of is S-class battery that will die if the car is not used in almost every day. Thats like from some comedy sketch.

Does anybody know how MB's fully electric brakes will work if they is no electricity?

My buddy has a new Mercedes van that apparently had no gearbox oil. uups...

TiburonJT · 03-31-2005, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

Two of my rich collegues at work got rid of their Brand New MB's for... 'Drums.'....... a Toyota Avalon and ...'more drums' ....... and cheers.......Pontiac grand AM.......

Both have proved more relaible....

Did the guy who bought a Grand Am get a divorce? Why the hell would anyone go from a Mercedes to a Grand Am?

powervette · 03-31-2005, 02:03 PM

I will tell this my father(SL owner) ,but I know his reply already : "you are cheating me,my M-B ain't an American crap and everything is O.K with it"
He always behaves like that cause he knows I am a GM-guy

barcodedorganic · 03-31-2005, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jokuvaan

Funniest thing what I have heard of is S-class battery that will die if the car is not used in almost every day. Thats like from some comedy sketch.

Does anybody know how MB's fully electric brakes will work if they is no electricity?

My buddy has a new Mercedes van that apparently had no gearbox oil. uups...

if you can't start your car why are you worried about your brakes?

this is just one example in this thread of the ignorance about the recall...read it...it's a battery and alternator charging issue...it has nothing to do with computers, being bleeding edge, over-engineering or anything else of that nature...

Mercedes is STILL a prestige brand name in ANY form...the quality issues are being handled this is a relatively minor issue it's just a significant number of cars were plagued by it.

ElmerMCR · 03-31-2005, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiburonJT

Did the guy who bought a Grand Am get a divorce? Why the hell would anyone go from a Mercedes to a Grand Am?

Thats what I want to know.

**mgescuro** · 03-31-2005, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

Two of my rich collegues at work got rid of their Brand New MB's for... 'Drums.'....... a Toyota Avalon and ...'more drums' ....... and cheers.......Pontiac grand AM.......

Both have proved more relaible....

Whaaaaat?? Mercedes to Grand Am???
I'm gonna assume that it was one of the Mercedes C-class hatchbacks and not something like an E-class.

Smaart Aas Saabr · 03-31-2005, 04:02 PM

This is very sad... Daimler must be spinning in his grave, eh?

punkmofo · 03-31-2005, 04:17 PM

So Mercedes is just now issuing one recall for three seperate, unrelated problems (regulators, battery control, &brake systems)?? So either this is a freak occurance where they learned about all three problems at the same time, or they've been sitting on these issues, and letting them pile up. Well that's nice and comforting to see them issue recalls at their leisurely pace...don't solve the problems as they arise.

gmsickofan · 03-31-2005, 04:34 PM

"That's a lot of cars"

03-31-2005, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Family Man 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,419	Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars About 1.3 million Mercedes recalled Carmaker concerned about voltage regulators, battery control, brake systems. March 31, 2005: 9:21 AM EST FRANKFURT (Reuters) - U.S.-German carmaker DaimlerChrysler is recalling 1.3 million Mercedes cars as it tries to fix quality woes that are riddling its German luxury car division, it said Thursday. Mercedes will recall the cars in several model ranges worldwide to fix problems with alternators and batteries, which do not affect the cars' safety, according to the supplier, car-parts maker Robert Bosch. Mercedes chief Eckhard Cordes, who said earlier this year that his drive to resolve the quality problems would hit this year's earnings, said the cars Mercedes makes now are of high quality and that the recall addressed legacy problems. http://money.cnn.com/2005/03/31/Auto...ex.htm?cnn=yes Last edited by BigAls87Z28 : 03-31-2005 at 11:30 AM.

03-31-2005, 11:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,048	Re: Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars My wife's 2003 SL-500 Convt has now been recalled four times (assuming it's included here). At least the convt top has not been a source of trouble... Here is more detail: Source: Associated Press 1.3 Million Mercedes Being Recalled Thursday March 31, 10:05 am ET DaimlerChrysler Recalls 1.3 Million Mercedes-Benz Models Worldwide to Check for Power Problems FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- DaimlerChrysler AG said Thursday it is recalling some 1.3 million Mercedes-Benz models worldwide to fix a problem with alternators and batteries. In a statement, the German-U.S. auto maker said the models in years from 2001 to 2004 and include current E-, SL- and CLS-class models that have been built since 2001. The Stuttgart-based company said that models with six- and eight-cylinder engines need to have the voltage regulator examined and, if needed, replaced. On the E-class and CLS-class models, built from January 2002-January 2005, battery control software will be installed. The company also said the braking system on the E, SL and CLS-class made since June 2001 would be updated.

03-31-2005, 11:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
mbukukanyau 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 8,000	Re: Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars Two of my rich collegues at work got rid of their Brand New MB's for... 'Drums.'....... a Toyota Avalon and ...'more drums' ....... and cheers.......Pontiac grand AM....... Both have proved more relaible.... __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith "Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees"-Earl Warren

03-31-2005, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
hudson32 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 859	Re: Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars I like Mercedes-Benz and the way they perform. But I guess one has to be rich enough not only to buy them, but to own them! The replacement costs for parts are expensive and unfortunately, the reliability of M-B has gone through rough turf.

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dreadnaught1181 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Posts: 903	Re: Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars This is what happens when overengineer cars by stuffing them full of mostly unnecessary and complex gadgets.

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03-31-2005, 01:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
jokuvaan 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Finland Drives: adidas shoes Posts: 601	Re: Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars Funniest thing what I have heard of is S-class battery that will die if the car is not used in almost every day. Thats like from some comedy sketch. Does anybody know how MB's fully electric brakes will work if they is no electricity? My buddy has a new Mercedes van that apparently had no gearbox oil. uups... __________________ Form follows function.

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powervette 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Heart of Europe Posts: 2,204	Re: Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars I will tell this my father(SL owner) ,but I know his reply already : "you are cheating me,my M-B ain't an American crap and everything is O.K with it" He always behaves like that cause he knows I am a GM-guy

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Smaart Aas Saabr 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montréal, Québec Posts: 8,590	Re: Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars This is very sad... Daimler must be spinning in his grave, eh? __________________ What will destroy our country and us is not the financial crisis but the fact that liberals think the free market is some kind of sect or cult...That’s not what the free market is. The free market is just a measurement, a device to tell us what people are willing to pay for any given thing at any given moment. The free market is a bathroom scale. You may hate what you see when you step on the scale. ‘Jeeze, 230 pounds!’ But you can’t pass a law making yourself weigh 185.

03-31-2005, 04:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
punkmofo Walking Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boardman, OH Posts: 11	Re: Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars So Mercedes is just now issuing one recall for three seperate, unrelated problems (regulators, battery control, &brake systems)?? So either this is a freak occurance where they learned about all three problems at the same time, or they've been sitting on these issues, and letting them pile up. Well that's nice and comforting to see them issue recalls at their leisurely pace...don't solve the problems as they arise.

03-31-2005, 04:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
gmsickofan 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 1,931	Re: Mercedes Recalling 1.3 million cars "That's a lot of cars" __________________ Rick Wagoner, our hero, plots the mega-merger (buyout) of GM by Toyota. Just go buy a Toyota now, your GM car will be "co-built" by GM and Toyota in the future anyway, and your resale will be higher.

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