# Warranty extension EW \- Balance Shaft and IG

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- Type: Warranty extension
- NHTSA id: 11031629
- Published by NHTSA: 2026\-04\-28
- Manufacturer's number: EW \- Balance Shaft and IG
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-10\-30
- NHTSA component: ENGINE

## NHTSA's 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 \(collectively the “Covered Components”\).

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-11031629-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-11031629-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C230
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C280
- 2006 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ C350
- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ CL550
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350
- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLK550
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLS550
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E550
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ GL450
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ GL550
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML350
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML550
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ S550
- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ SL550
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ SLK280
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES\-BENZ E350
- 2005 to 2007 MERCEDES\-BENZ R350

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