2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 Technical Service Bulletins

93 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500. 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.

• 10052151Apr 24, 2013Steering. Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking noises. Models 164, 251. No model years listed.
• 10037985Dec 10, 2010Equipment. Mercedes-benz: the load compartment roller blind has catch bolts loose or broken from improper force when using.
• 10037653Dec 10, 2010Electrical system, Air bags. Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate.
• 10037408Nov 19, 2010Suspension. Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
• 10034152Jun 7, 2010Electrical system. Mercedes: battery symbol and service required (in white). Fault message is displayed if the charge level is too low or the park pawl additional battery is defective. In addition fault code fc 9061 and/or fc 9062 is stored in the front sam.
• 10034608Feb 5, 2010Seats. Mercedes: the electrically folding 3rd seat row makes noises while folding up and down, or the folding function does not work at all. A warning message about locking the 3rd seat row may also appear in the display.
• 10033070Dec 16, 2009Engine cooling, Electrical system. Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years listed.
• 10028025Oct 5, 2009Exterior lighting. Mercedes: stop/tail light not illuminating with dtcs 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 or 9136. (vehicles without led tail lamps) *pe updated 5/13/09. *pe updated 4/20/11. Repair does not apply to led tail lamps.
• 10032725Sep 22, 2009Electronic stability control. Mercedes: electronic stability program (esp), stability control (sr). References revised and reference to af deleted/supersedes dtb tb 42.45/42. Esp lamp on. Contact fault at connection for esp control unit mk25 (n47). No model years listed.
• 10032727Sep 17, 2009Suspension. Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 221; fc5250 drain open circuit or insufficient valve current in model series 251, 164. Defective connecting cables to drain valve at airmatic compressor. This results in the…
• 10032707Sep 10, 2009Fuel system. Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed movement.
• 10032568Aug 1, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. The vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a visit to the workshop. This may cause the affected vehicles to fail to meet the statutory requirements for inspection and or maintenance (emissions inspection).
• 10030929Jun 15, 2009Brakes. Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components and or hardware can begin to corrode. Include all models and model years.
• 10028686May 6, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.
• 10028664Jan 12, 2009Body and structure. Mercedes: a nonfunctional blower motor (blower motor runs continuously) or water drops in front passenger footwell after engine wash. Caused by an insufficient sealing of air/water box when water is used when engine compartment is cleaned near right side of firewall.
• 10020460Dec 4, 2008Steering. Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09.
• 10028646Dec 2, 2008Steering. Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. When turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. This may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering coupling (lower steering shaft). Models 164 and 251. Model years unknown.
• 10028645Dec 2, 2008Steering. Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. Models 164 and 251. Model years unknown.
• 10028024Aug 1, 2008Suspension. Mercedes: check air suspension compressor and replace if necessary. Insufficient air pressure in the air suspension system may result from damage to the pressure disk in the air suspension compressor.
• 10021246Aug 1, 2008Other or unknown. Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09.
• 10022893Apr 24, 2008Engine cooling. Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. Equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj updated 8/28/08.
• 10025648Apr 22, 2008Steering. Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. Model years unknown.
• 10022061Mar 24, 2008Body and structure. Power closing assist on the tailgate intermittently nonfunctional. *kb updated 8/27/08.
• 10025647Mar 7, 2008Body and structure. Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles.
• 10023372Jan 15, 2008Electrical system. Mercedes-benz models ml63, ml320, ml350, ml500, r320, r350, r500 with code 489 (airmatic suspension) - airmatic inoperative/ (visit workshop) displayed in instrument cluster. Model year unknown. *nj updated 3/11/08.
• 10024116Jan 7, 2008Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window wiper fails to function or stops intermittently. Models ml500, ml350, r350, r500.
• 10024091Jan 3, 2008Tires. Model ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550 4 matic -- equipped with sales code 477 - tire loss warning system (indirect esp based) with run flat tires -- model year 2005 to 2007 (tire pressure monitoring inactive) displayed in instrument cluster.
• 10023784Nov 1, 2007Electrical system. Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63, ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550 with diesel engine om 642 my 2006-2007 -- update engine control module software.
• 10023491Sep 1, 2007Fuel system. Mercedes-benz - procedure for replacing fuel pump and fuel filter modules . Models ml63, ml320, ml350, ml500, ml550, gl320, gl450, gl550, r63, r320, r350, r500. Model year all.
• 10023371Sep 1, 2007Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Mercedes-benz models with mechanical mirrors - lubricate folding mechanism of right and left outside mirrors.
• 10022897Aug 1, 2007Body and structure. Rework stainless steel under-ride guards on front and rear bumpers. *nj updated 10/03/07
• 10021242Sep 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Coating formation on gear selector actuator motor (ism motor).
• 10021228Aug 1, 2006Other or unknown. Check command and navigation software and update if necessary.
• 10021227Aug 1, 2006Engine cooling. Install shim plates between front exhaust system brackets and transmission.
• 10020182Jul 1, 2006Suspension. The suspension air pump may not maintain the required amount of air in the system. The vehicle ride height will stay at the suspension's lowest level without being able to be adjusted. Inspect air suspension compressor and replace if necessary.
• 10019967Apr 26, 2006Steering. Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. On mercedes benz ml and r class models.
• 10016632Apr 1, 2006Electrical system. The alternator regulator may fail to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits.
• 10019823Mar 1, 2006Suspension. Install plate at upper control arm due to off-road use or rough (wash board) surfaces may result in unacceptable noise and vibration in the steering mechanism.
• 10019466Feb 28, 2006Seats. Driver and passenger front heated seats nonfunctional.
• 10016656Feb 24, 2006Electrical system. Power closing assist on the tailgate intermittently nonfunctional.
• 10019504Feb 1, 2006Tires. Check for spare wheel bolt package (amg wheels - code 787) and supply if necessary. Spare wheel bolt package may be missing due to an error at the factory.
• 10018816Dec 13, 2005Electrical system. Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement.
• 10018831Dec 7, 2005Body and structure. Tailgate cannot be opened.

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