SUBARU GL 2007: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| Make : SUBARU | Model : GL | Year : 2007 |
| Build Dates : 2006-05-01 - 2007-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V006000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-02-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2008-01-09 | Date Added to Database: 2008-01-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2008010005 | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9004 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR. |
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Consequence:
WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
MERCEDES RECALL NO. 2008010005.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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