Mercedes-Benz C230 2005–2007 — warranty extension

Bulletin EW - Balance Shaft and IG · NHTSA communication 11031629 · issued Oct 30, 2015

Warranty extension

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Engine

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2005–2007

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Official summary

To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to the replacement of sintered steel balance shaft sprockets and idle gears in certain—but not all—2005-2007 model year vehicles with M272 & M273 engines. As part of the settlement, MBUSA offers sliding-scale extended warranty coverage for replacement of balance shafts and idle gears encompassed by LI03.30-P-050027, up to the lesser of 10 years or 125,000 miles. Which Parts are Covered: The ex

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What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.