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| Year |
Model |
TSB Title |
TSB ID# |
| 1994 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Body - Windshield/Rear Glass Body Seam Corrosion |
20030307 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Parking Assist System - Apparent Erroneous Activation |
20030414 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Parking Assist System - Apparent Erroneous Activation |
20030414 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Body - Windshield/Rear Glass Body Seam Corrosion |
20030307 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Audio System - RF Interference Explanation |
20030225 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Audio System - RF Interference Explanation |
20030225 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Automatic Suspension - Operational Check |
20011018 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Automatic Suspension - Operational Check |
20011018 |
| 1994 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 1995 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 1995 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 1995 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 1995 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 1995 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 1995 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 1995 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 1995 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 1995 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 1995 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Body - Windshield/Rear Glass Body Seam Corrosion |
20030307 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Audio System - RF Interference Explanation |
20030225 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Recall - Infant Restraint/Booster Seat Exchange |
19991201 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Automatic Suspension - Operational Check |
20011018 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Air Bag System - Side Impact Sensor Replacement |
20010809 |
| 1996 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Parking Assist System - Apparent Erroneous Activation |
20030414 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Automatic Suspension - Operational Check |
20011018 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Recall - Infant Restraint/Booster Seat Exchange |
19991201 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Audio System - RF Interference Explanation |
20030225 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Air Bag System - Side Impact Sensor Replacement |
20010809 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Parking Assist System - Apparent Erroneous Activation |
20030414 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Body - Windshield/Rear Glass Body Seam Corrosion |
20030307 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Audio System - RF Interference Explanation |
20030225 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Automatic Suspension - Operational Check |
20011018 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Air Bag System - Side Impact Sensor Replacement |
20010809 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Parking Assist System - Apparent Erroneous Activation |
20030414 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Sedan (140 Chassis)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Recall - Infant Restraint/Booster Seat Exchange |
19991201 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 1997 |
S 500 Coupe (140 Chassis)
|
Body - Windshield/Rear Glass Body Seam Corrosion |
20030307 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
COMAND(R) System - Instrument Display Not Centered |
20010913 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Audio System - RF Interference Explanation |
20030225 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Recall - Infant Restraint/Booster Seat Exchange |
19991201 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Automatic Suspension - Operational Check |
20011018 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Oil Sludging/Consumption Diagnosis & Repair |
20031205 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Oil Sludging Damage/Class Action Settlement |
20031205 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Body - Windshield/Rear Glass Body Seam Corrosion |
20030307 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Air Bag System - Side Impact Sensor Replacement |
20010809 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Instruments - Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy |
20020207 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Parking Assist System - Apparent Erroneous Activation |
20030414 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
COMAND(R) System - Incorrect ETA Calculation Displayed |
20010913 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 1998 |
S 500 Sedan, LWB (140 Chassis)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Oil Sludging/Consumption Diagnosis & Repair |
20031205 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Oil Sludging Damage/Class Action Settlement |
20031205 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Automatic Suspension - Operational Check |
20011018 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Recall - Infant Restraint/Booster Seat Exchange |
19991201 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Audio System - RF Interference Explanation |
20030225 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
COMAND(R) System - Instrument Display Not Centered |
20010913 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Body - Windshield/Rear Glass Body Seam Corrosion |
20030307 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
COMAND(R) System - Incorrect ETA Calculation Displayed |
20010913 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Air Bag System - Side Impact Sensor Replacement |
20010809 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Parking Assist System - Apparent Erroneous Activation |
20030414 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Instruments - Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy |
20020207 |
| 1999 |
S 500 (140 Chassis)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Wipers/Washers - Wipers Chatter/Noisy After Blade Change |
20040908 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Tires - Tire Pressure Control System Reactivation |
20011101 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Automatic Suspension - Operational Check |
20011018 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Engine - Additional Approved Engine Oils |
20040731 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Interior - Vinegar Like Smell in High Temperatures |
20020206 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Steering/Suspension - Alignment Requirements |
20040204 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Automatic Suspension - Irregular Level Control |
20011205 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
SRS System - Post Collision Impact Sensor Replacement |
20030416 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Air Bag System - Side Impact Sensor Replacement |
20010809 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Recall - Blower Motor Regulator Replacement |
20000501 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blades Come loose |
20020206 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Cruise Control - Distronic Control Unit Replacement |
20011101 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Instruments - Erroneous 3rd Brake Light Fault Lamp |
20010926 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Instruments - Replacement Instrument Cluster Coding |
20020823 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Automatic Suspension - Hydraulic Fluid Leaks |
20021210 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Body - Door Check Noise |
20011213 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Air Suspension - Pneumatic Suspension Message Displayed |
20020823 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Body - Banging Noises From Rea on Rough Roads |
20011026 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Interior - Squeaking/Creaking Noise Kit |
20040217 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Interior - Front Seat Cracking Noise During Adjustment |
20040914 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Body - Sliding Roof Water Leaks/Rattles |
20041008 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Body - Windshield/Rear Glass Body Seam Corrosion |
20030307 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Wipers/Washers - Tip of Passenger Wiper Off of Glass |
20011002 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Alternator - Mounting Bolt Identification/Application |
20010814 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Cooling System - Water Pump Leakage |
20030507 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Exhaust System - Rattling/Hissing/Humming Noises |
20040201 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
COMAND (R) System - Vehicle Battery Low/Dead |
20040510 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Lighting - 'Check Left Low Beam' Message Displayed |
20030224 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Emissions - On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery Valve |
20010701 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Fuel System - Fuel Filler Cap Hard to Remove/Install |
20040105 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
A/T - 722.6 Oil Leaks From Electrical Connection |
20041011 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Brakes - Front Brake Squealing/Grinding Noise |
20041124 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Brakes - Front Brakes Shudder |
20040316 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Steering/Suspension - Knocking/Rumbling Noise on Bumps |
20040914 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Recall - Battery Anti-Static Insulation Cover Retrofit |
20030201 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S(R) Tires Not Approved |
20040116 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Charging System - Insufficient Charging |
20041101 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Recall 04V227000: Blower Motor Fuse Holder Defect |
20040501 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Audio System - RF Interference Explanation |
20030225 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Suspension - 'Stop Car Too Low' Message/DTC 1517-001 |
20040908 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
COMAND(R) System - Instrument Display Not Centered |
20010913 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Engine - Oil Sludging/Consumption Diagnosis & Repair |
20031205 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Gasoline Engine - Oil Sludging |
20031201 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Engine - Cylinder Wall Damage Assesment |
20040201 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Engine - Oil Sludging Damage/Class Action Settlement |
20031205 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Tires - Approved Winter/Summer Tires |
20011001 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Brakes - Noise From Rear of Vehicle |
20040914 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Lighting - False Check Headlamp Message/DTC's Set |
20030416 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Instruments - Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy |
20020207 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
A/C - Inoperative/Codes Set/AC OFF Lamp Illuminated |
20040814 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Engine Controls - Implausible Oil Level Messages |
20010817 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Parking Assist System - Apparent Erroneous Activation |
20030414 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Antitheft System - Cannot Shut Vehicle OFF |
20030521 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
A/T - Shift Concerns/No Codes Set |
20040430 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
SRS System - Control Module Service Precautions |
20030506 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Recall - Blower Motor Harness Installation |
20041001 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P2003 Stored in Memory |
20030702 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Engine Controls - MIL ON/Multiple DTC's Set |
20030724 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Lighting - Right/Left Low Beam Out Message Displayed |
20030703 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Air Bag System - DTC's B1867/1871 Stored in Memory |
20010817 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Instruments - 'Display Defective' Displayed/Lamps ON |
20030109 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
A/C - Compressor Cycles Frequently |
20021218 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Automatic Temperature Control - Inoperative |
20020111 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Body - Sliding Roof Malfunctions/Code 414 Set |
20040902 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Body - Door Closing Assist Inoperative |
20020215 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Navigation/GPS System - Various Malfunctions |
20021125 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Battery - Low/Dead |
20020204 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Recall - Infant Restraint/Booster Seat Exchange |
19991201 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
A/C - Evaporator Replacement |
20030915 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
A/C - 'EC' Lamp ON/DTC 1256 Stored in Memory |
20010921 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
COMAND(R) System - Incorrect ETA Calculation Displayed |
20010913 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Engine Controls - ECM Flash Process Change |
20031001 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Instruments - Odometer Reads '00000' |
20030725 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Electronic Ignition Switch - Intermittent Coding |
20011120 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Ignition System - Electronic Ignition Switch Replacement |
20010829 |
| 2000 |
S 500 (220.175)
|
Instrument Cluster - Replacement Procedure | |