2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Technical Service Bulletins

139 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10167016Dec 12, 2013Electrical system. The Parktronic system switches to malfunction. The driver notices a fault message (4 red LEDs and 2 sec continuous signal). The following fault codes are stored in the PTS control unit (N62): A23400 - Rear PARKTRONIC warning element 1 has a malfunction. - STORED A23300 - Front PARKTRONIC warning element 1 has a malfunction. - STORED
• 10051975Dec 4, 2013Suspension. Xentry (mercedes): with steering at full lock, noise can be heard, like knocking and/or creaking, coming from area of front axle when maneuvering. Models 203 (c240, 320, 32, 230), 171 (slk350, 55, 280), 209 (clk 320, 500, 55, 63), 204 (c300, 350, 250, 63), 207 (e350, 550). No years listed. *pe updated 12/30/13. *pe updated 5/9/14.
• 10205237Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. The COMAND unit does not start or the display remains dark.
• 10205236Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. "Metadata loss- Please reimport all media data".
• 10205233Aug 5, 2013Electrical system. Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
• 10167546Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acceleration" e.g. due to engine intervention. This can affect all NAT2FE+ (7G-TRONIC PLUS) vehicles with engines OM651, OM642LS and M278 in the production period from 04/2011 to…
• 10167547Jul 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F00.
• 10205228Jul 25, 2013Equipment. No/poor radio reception in AM frequency range.
• 10167566Jul 22, 2013Electrical system. The side air vents in the instrument panel may be reflected in the side windows in sunlight
• 10167550Jul 18, 2013Steering. Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa).
• 10053653Jul 15, 2013Electrical system. Xentry (mercedes): on some vehicles, the ready led lights up, only, the parktronic system fails to display obstacles, a low on board electrical system voltage only occurs on engine start up. Models 212, 207, 117. No model years.
• 10167564Jul 12, 2013Electrical system. Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
• 10167569Jul 10, 2013Seat belts. Switch for seat belt extender inoperative.
• 10167567Jul 10, 2013Seats. 1. Noises when operating electric seat fore/aft adjustment 2. Electric fore/aft adjustment nonfunctional 3. Adjustment is biased to one side, which bends the seat frame
• 10167554Jul 10, 2013Engine cooling. Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
• 10053665Jul 10, 2013Seat belts. Xentry (mercedes): on some vehicles, the seat belt extender switch fails to operate. Model 207. No model years.
• 10167556Jul 9, 2013Equipment. Glove box squeaks/rattles at top left mounting.
• 10167563Jul 8, 2013Electrical system. The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
• 10167572Jul 3, 2013Electrical system. If it is necessary to replace an HV battery, the return will only be accepted with the filled-out ?Analysis Sheet for Transportability of High-Voltage Batteries Form? accompanied by: , the removed part, the quick test printout, the BMS control unit log printout, the repair documentation and with all required documentation listed in Section E of the Form.
• 10167552Jun 28, 2013Electrical system. Engine does not start, or various fault messages in instrument cluster immediately after engine start and servo assistance is reduced.
• 10167544Jun 21, 2013Engine cooling. Harsh 4-3 and/or 4-5 shifts may be experienced, usually more noticeable with light throttle drivers. No check engine light etc. or related diagnostic fault codes. Adaptation values are usually within specification.
• 10050860Nov 13, 2012Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Mercedes (xentry): the inside door handle, on front door, is inoperative due to the bowden cable becoming unhooked from clip and needs to be replaced. Model 207. No model years listed.
• 10051540Oct 26, 2012Engine. Xentry: m271.8 evo engine has poor accelerator response- lack of power under full load and high rpm. Engine diagnosis warning lamp (cel) lights up, vehicle is in limp-home mode (may or may not be intermittent).
• 10043810Nov 14, 2011Suspension. Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. Leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor.
• 10042945Nov 1, 2011Electrical system. Mercedes: information is being provide concerning certain vehicles that are affected by the central gateway software, which do not meet current specifications and would need updating.
• 10039114Oct 3, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jolts during start-offs, steady driving, or acceleration. The control valve temporary jams. *rm updated 12/28/11.
• 10042605Oct 1, 2011Body and structure. Mercedes: on some affected vehicles, the trunk lid may touch bumper during closing.
• 10039257May 26, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the engine warning light is on with stored trouble codes. Idle speed limits were set too narrow.
• 10038977Apr 4, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged.
• 10041066Mar 6, 2011Exterior lighting. Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences.
• 10037983Dec 13, 2010Exterior lighting. Mercedes-benz: curve illumination is inoperative.
• 10037322Nov 22, 2010Seat belts. Mercedes-benz: after folding the backrest in the rear compartment the seat belt of the rear middle seat may be locked.
• 10037408Nov 19, 2010Suspension. Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
• 10034654Aug 17, 2010Exterior lighting. Mercedes: part change to banjo bolt for headlamp mount. The latch for the banjo bolt for the headlamp mount is no longer needed; therefore, the new part is now screwed onto the lamp frame using a thermoplastic nut
• 10034306Jun 11, 2010Air bags. Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. With modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset three times. Earlier models would have to have their airbag control unit and triggered restrain…
• 10033629Apr 16, 2010Electrical system. Mercedes benz: software calibration number (scn) code-front sam. The manufacturer has determined that in order to properly re-calibrate the daytime running lamp operation, a software calibration number (scn) update must be installed in the affected vehicles. Model 207. *pe updated 11/29/10.
• 10033630Jan 1, 2010Electrical system. Mercedes benz: update front sam parameters. The manufacturer has determined that the specified values of the backup battery in the front sam may be set too low. This may lead to fault messages in the instrument cluster. Model 212.
• 10033628Jul 1, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes benz: software calibration number (scn) code-front sam. The manufacturer has determined that in order to properly re-calibrate the daytime running lamp operation, a software calibration number (scn) update must be installed in affected vehicles. Models 207 and 212.
• 10033633Jun 1, 2009Engine cooling, Equipment. Mercedes benz: replace emission control label. An incorrect underhood vehicle emission control information label may have been installed. Dealers will replace the vehicle emission control information label prior to retail delivery. Model 207.356.

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