2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
42 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz S600. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 42
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 21, 2025
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to an…LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant flo…LI83.20-P-051802 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2025
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (…LI33.30-P-056665 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 16, 2025
- Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing directio…LI35.30-P-058566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 15, 2025
- Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1.…LI82.35-P-078467 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 23, 2024
- Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during …LI82.70-P-077433 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2024
- Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, …LI82.10-P-078307 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 21, 2024
- Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to …LI82.10-P-078301 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 10, 2024
- Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to any …LI82.10-P-078069 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 23, 2024
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage â ¢ Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). â ¢ Objects wedged b…LI91.18-P-077075 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 4, 2023
- Tire Pressure Sensors.LI4015P073743 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 20, 2021
- Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.LI8220P073063 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Jun 16, 2021
- NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clockLI54.30-P-072145 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 10, 2020
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or RLI27.50-P-071658 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 30, 2020
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to DLI27.50-P-049281 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 22, 2020
- Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote controlLI80.61-P-061174 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 31, 2015
- iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8LI82.70-P-060004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2014
- The trunk lid sometimes does not open completely and does not close (completely). This complaint is accompanied by the following symptoms: - Illumination of the trunk lid control b…LI80.20-P-059363 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 12, 2014
- When on rough roads and with side loads applied to the center console (leg support) cracking noise may occur in the transition between the instrument panel and the center console.LI68.20-P-059330 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 3, 2014
- Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiperLI82.30-P-059239 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 23, 2014
- SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with HomelinkLI68.05-P-059193 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 20, 2014
- 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 e…C1A140101 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 11, 2014
- Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"GI88.40-P-057430 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2014
- 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.LI32.22-P-058342 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 31, 2014
- Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.LI8270P055572 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2013
- Mercedes: vehicle does not lower and/or airmatic visit workshop display in instrument cluster. Model 220. Model years unknown. *pe updated 7/13/11. *pePB-32-22-77 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 6, 2011
- Mercedes benz- when doing a software update the update fails and the tuner goes to boot mode. *rmLI-82-85 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2010
- 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…LI-58-40 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 16, 2009
- 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 …TB-P-047927 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 17, 2009
- 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 corrosio…TSB-42-10-109 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 15, 2009
- 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 unk…SB-32-22-78 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 6, 2009
- Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic …470036 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 1, 2009
- Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. Models 215, 220 and 230. Model years unknown. *pe325029 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 31, 2009
- Mercedes: esp service required displayed in instrument cluster. Also includes 4matics, bi turbos and kompressors. Models 215 and 220. Model years unknown. *pePB-42-45-107 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 20, 2009
- Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. Mode…PB-46-20-16E · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 27, 2009
- Mercedes: warning message right low beam- check bulb; or left low beam-check bulb in instrument cluster. Due to the fact that the xenon burner may not be ignited on first attempt d…TB-82-10-668 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 7, 2009
- Mercedes: display in instrument cluster "air suspension" or "abc service required" is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wi…PB-54-18-208 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 15, 2008
- Mercedes benz: water in tail lamp housing on either right side or left side. *pePB 82-10-630 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 28, 2008