2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 Technical Service Bulletins

84 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550. 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.

• 10166975Feb 11, 2014Equipment. This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon Telematics systems. If the i-button call failed or if the customer was unable to perform the i-button call, the mbrace agent instructed the customer to make an appointment with…
• 10166978Feb 6, 2014Engine cooling. Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700
• 10166976Feb 3, 2014Equipment. Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
• 10166991Jan 31, 2014Suspension. Creaking noises from the area of the air suspension strut on the front axle when driving over bumps with the steering turned. Topic only reported from outer wheel until now.
• 10167554Jul 10, 2013Engine cooling. Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
• 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.
• 10037918Oct 2, 2012Brakes. Mercedes-benz: esp malfunction or bas malfunction light shows up in the instrument panel because of a wheel speed sensor problem. *rm updated 2/15/13.
• 10044222Apr 20, 2012Seat belts. Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No model years given.
• 10034605Apr 5, 2012Seat belts. Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. Model series 204 (with codes 299 and 800), 207, 212. Seat belt can only be pulled out with great effort. At the same time a noise can be heard from the reversible reel tensioner gearing. Customer continuously pulled on seat belt strap while adjusting the fit of the belt after buckling up (to reduce the slack). This caused the drive of the reversible reel…
• 10044181Mar 12, 2012Steering. Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
• 10040984Jun 29, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jerks during light braking. The alternator engages too early during braking.
• 10039256May 31, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston.
• 10038975Apr 27, 2011Electrical system. Mercedes-benz: blind spot assist and distronic inoperative messages. Four possible fault codes stored. There is a safety shutoff of systems due to a disruption with the sensor.
• 10037986Dec 8, 2010Electrical system, Equipment. Mercedes benz- when doing a software update the update fails and the tuner goes to boot mode.
• 10037408Nov 19, 2010Suspension. Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
• 10034151Jun 7, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Mercedes: engine start/stop, engine starts up at random or 12 v on board electrical system voltage too low. The resistance of the electrical line from dc/dc converter control unit n83/1 to ground point w3/9 is too high in the dc/dc converter control unit.
• 10036741May 17, 2010Electrical system. Mercedes: mounting bolt of hv connection to hv battery broken during installation. The mounting bolt shears off when retightened at the hv connection to the hv battery. Excessive stress on mounting bolt due to failure to comply with tightening torque of 5nm. Models 221.095/221.195(hybrid). No model years listed.
• 10034609Feb 18, 2010Steering. Mercedes: rattling or dull knocking noise coming from the area of the steering system when driving over rough road.
• 10034566Nov 1, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. This action applies to new vehicle inventory only.
• 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…
• 10032724Sep 8, 2009Seats. Daimler: the weight sensing system (wss) or the right front seat adjuster with wss which necessitate the replacement of the seat adjuster. The seat adjuster with integrated wss sensors (pen system) installed up is no longer available up to model year 09. Only the new generation of wss system (bladder system) is now available as in model 216. Conversion to new generation of wss system.
• 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.
• 10028604May 1, 2009Tires. Mercedes vehicles: check for spare tire well cover, install if necessary. The spare tire well cover may not have been installed on subject vehicles. Model 221, model years 2007 and 2008. *pe updated 9/18/09.
• 10028605Mar 20, 2009Brakes. Mercedes vehicle: airmatic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Model 221.171 and 221.186. Model years unknown.
• 10030665Mar 1, 2009Equipment, Other or unknown. Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an instrument cluster message of no service and tele aid inoperable will be seen.
• 10027905Oct 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes benz: check auxiliary transmission oil cooler thermostat for leaks, replace o rings if necessary.
• 10027844Aug 21, 2008Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Mercedes benz: power closing on left/ right rear door not operating correctly. Opening left/right rear door from outside, handle does not return to rest position. Outside left/right rear door handle does not operate correctly. Model years unknown.
• 10025881Jun 4, 2008Electrical system, Suspension. Mercedes-benz: vehicle does not lower at front axle and airmatic visit workshop is displayed in the instrument cluster. Model 221.171/186 (s550 (2007) and s550 4 matic (2008).
• 10025901Jun 2, 2008Steering. Mercedes-benz: multifunction steering wheel being inoperative, this may be due to the electronics of the steering wheel being defective.
• 10023494Oct 26, 2007Brakes. Mercedes-benz - parking brake cannot be operated. Models s63, s65, s550, s600. Model year unknown.
• 10023376Sep 28, 2007Latches, locks and linkages. Mercedes-benz - model s63, s65, s550, s600 - outside door handle sticks in pulled position. Model year unknown.
• 10023373Sep 1, 2007Seats. Mercedes-benz - install software for dynamic and/or multicontour seat control modules.
• 10023374Aug 1, 2007Seats. Mercedes-benz - update software for dynamic/multi-contour seat control modules.

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