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TSB List for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 SLK320 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.

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • SUSPENSION
  • TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
  • POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #601

      Date Announced:
      DEC 12, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616243

      THIS IS TO ADVISE THAT MERCEDES-BENZ USA WILL CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN OF CERTAIN 2000 AND 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES EXHIBITING LEAKAGE IN THE POWER STEERING DAMPER HYDRAULIC LINE FITTINGS. Read More »

    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 »

    TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

    • TSB #SB-090930

      Date Announced:
      JUN 05, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030964

      MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #SB-090930

      Date Announced:
      JUN 05, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030964

      MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-090930

      Date Announced:
      JUN 05, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030964

      MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-42-10-109

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030929

      MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #SB-P-047527

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030939

      MERCEDES: PARKTRONIC INTERMITTENTLY NOT FUNCTIONING. THE FUNCTION WORKS AGAIN AFTER A SHORT TIME OR DISTANCE. WHEN THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PARKTRONIC SYSTEM IS DEACTIVATED. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-P-047527

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030939

      MERCEDES: PARKTRONIC INTERMITTENTLY NOT FUNCTIONING. THE FUNCTION WORKS AGAIN AFTER A SHORT TIME OR DISTANCE. WHEN THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PARKTRONIC SYSTEM IS DEACTIVATED. Read More »

    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 »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #PB472017

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627197

      SUBJECT REGARDING HARD STARTING AFTER FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT. *JG Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

    • TSB #PB472017

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627197

      SUBJECT REGARDING HARD STARTING AFTER FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT. *JG Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #SB-P-047124

      Date Announced:
      JUL 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030941

      MERCEDES: CRACKING NOISE FROM THE AREA OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL/FIREWALL WHEN CORNERING, DURING THROTTLE LIFT OFF AND ON UNEVEN ROADS. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • TSB #PB 82-10-630

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025845

      MERCEDES BENZ: WATER IN TAIL LAMP HOUSING ON EITHER RIGHT SIDE OR LEFT SIDE. *PE Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #55012

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621576

      INFORMATION STATING THAT THE CELLULAR PHONE SYSTEM IN CERTAIN VEHICLES NO LONGER USE THE AUTOMATIC MAST ANTENNA. *TT 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 »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #50012

      Date Announced:
      MAY 22, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621570

      ON SOME VEHICLES, UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND / OR APPLICATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE IS A 1-2 SECOND DELAY UNTIL THE ACTUATOR MOVES TO THE NEW ACCELERATOR PEDAL INPUT POSITION. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #PB8262165

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627173

      SUBJECT REGARDING POPPING OR THUMPING IN THE SPEAKERS. *JG Read More »

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