To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its...

Bulletin number

EW - Balance Shaft and IG

Component

Engine

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 extended warranty covers only the diagnosis and repairs outlined by LI03.30-P-050027, including replacement of a confirmed worn, sintered steel balance shaft sprocket or idle gear (collectively the “Covered Components”).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 415 complaints in the engine category.