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TSB List for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL500

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 CL500 are official communications between Mercedes-Benz & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • SUSPENSION
  • BRAKES (PWS)
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
  • SEAT BELTS
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
  • SEATS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • SUSPENSION

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009985

      THE HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC DISTRIBUTION HOSE OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) MAY DETERIORATE OVER TIME DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY AND HIGH TEMPERATURES. Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #LI42.47-P-048216

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135635

      Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required" Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #424638

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006927

      BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM AND CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM FOR AIR ON THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM USING STAR DIAGNOSIS. ALSO INCLUDES MERCEDES-BENZ 211 MODEL MY2004. *TT Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #2004070012

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009820

      REPLACEMENT OF ABC PRESSURE SUPPLY VALVE UNIT HYDRAULIC LINE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #2005060017

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016626

      COOLANT HOSE AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE RADIATOR MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TWO CATCHES OF THE COOLANT HOSE ARE LATCHED CORRECTLY. INSPECT LATCHING OF LOWER RADIATOR HOSE, REPLACE RADIATOR IF NECESSARY. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #2003110006

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006974

      INSTALLATION OF WIRING HARNESS ADAPTER FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN MALFUNCTION. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

    • TSB #PB-61-10-07

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028147

      MERCEDES: REPLACING THE LONGITUDINAL MEMBER (LEFT AND RIGHT) BELOW THE MAIN FLOOR PANEL ON ALL MY 204 UP TO 12/31/07. (C300, C350, C300 4-MATIC, C63 AME). *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

    • TSB #PB-61-10-07

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028147

      MERCEDES: REPLACING THE LONGITUDINAL MEMBER (LEFT AND RIGHT) BELOW THE MAIN FLOOR PANEL ON ALL MY 204 UP TO 12/31/07. (C300, C350, C300 4-MATIC, C63 AME). *PE Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #LI27.50-P-071658

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181124

      Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.55-P-058976

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165844

      Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant. Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.60-P-059296

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136041

      Selector lever blocks in position "P" (brake applied) Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.00-P-056643

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166982

      During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced. Read More »

    • TSB #2006020008

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019822

      INSPECT TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROCHYDRAULIC UNIT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE CONTROL UNITS WITH NON-TEMPERED SEALING RINGS WHICH MAY CAUSE A SMALL LEAK TO OCCUR. Read More »

    • TSB #2006020008

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019822

      INSPECT TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROCHYDRAULIC UNIT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE CONTROL UNITS WITH NON-TEMPERED SEALING RINGS WHICH MAY CAUSE A SMALL LEAK TO OCCUR. Read More »

    • TSB #2006020008

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019822

      INSPECT TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROCHYDRAULIC UNIT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE CONTROL UNITS WITH NON-TEMPERED SEALING RINGS WHICH MAY CAUSE A SMALL LEAK TO OCCUR. Read More »

    • TSB #276064

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018931

      LEARNING IN SELECTION RANGE SENSOR NOT POSSIBLE AFTER EHS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #LI27.00-P-051451

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165839

      Shift quality complaints on TRANSMISSION 722.9 (7G-TRONIC and 7G-TRONIC PLUS) Read More »

    • TSB #2005100004

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017493

      THE PVC SEAM SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY APPLIED. INSPECT TRANSMISSION SUPPORT SEAM SEAL, RESEAL IF NECESSARY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #276053

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014548

      ROUGH DOWNSHIFTING WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ 219 AND 220. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI83.00-P-052510

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135917

      Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #887039

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014583

      SEAL BETWEEN EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR HOUSING AND DOOR. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005699

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005699

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005694

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005694

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005713

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005713

      VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 SEAT BELT BUCKLE. *JB Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #2005100008

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018652

      INSPECT BOOT ON BOTH FRONT DOORS. THE BOOT AT THE DOOR CONNECTING TO THE A PILLAR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CLIPPED CORRECTLY LEADING TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING. *NM Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

    • TSB #2004050015

      Date Announced:
      AUG 17, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009891

      THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN. COVER LETTER, RECALL CAMPAIGN BULLETIN AND LETTER TO OWNERS. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #LI91.18-P-077075

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248162

      Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-059377

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166091

      Front seat backrest locks at folded-forward position Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.25-P-059380

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166099

      Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #GI88.40-P-057430

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166976

      Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual" Read More »

    • TSB #8285434

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012831

      COMAND HEAD UNIT HANGS AT THE STAR SYMBOL WHEN BOOTING UP. *TT UPDATED *EH Read More »

    • TSB #8285443

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014593

      COMAND HEAD UNIT DISC DRIVE MALFUNCTIONS AT LOW TEMPERATURES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL 215, AND 220 2004 AND 2005. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8270314B

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014547

      HIGH-PITCHED WHINING NOISE HEARD ON TELEPHONE/VCS/TELE AID CALLS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8285433

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012832

      SD FLASH TELEMATICS CD STUCK IN COMAND HEAD UNIT WHEN PERFORMING A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8285326A

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007195

      COMAND INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. MODEL 220 ALSO INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #C1A140101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166975

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #8200300

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010129

      DIAGNOSTIC ENHANCEMENT. 220/215 COMAND ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE CENTER EDAC. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #8295322

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007590

      TELE AID NOT ACTIVE DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT Read More »

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