{"nhtsa_id":11021108,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2025-07-31","date":"2025-07-25","document_id":"LI33.20-P-078406","mfr_campaign":null,"replaces":null,"component":"SUSPENSION","mfr_system":null,"summary":"Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comparison. MUST match noise for proper diagnosis. NOTE: Steering functionality is not affected. Cause Contact area between wheel bearing and steering knuckle. See also: LI35.30-P-058566 (Axle Half Shaft noise when changing direction - Front) LI33.30-P-056665 (Axle Half Shaft noise when changing direction - Rear) LI40.10-P-059248 (Wheel cracking noise when cornering) Remedy 1. Perform Operation A and evaluate by testing vehicle. 2. If noise is still present, perform Operation A again. 3. If noise is still present after re-testing, perform Operation B. Operation A: 1. Clean contact surfaces of wheel bearing and steering knuckle with brake cleaner (see areas marked blue in pictures \"2.jpg\" and \"3.jpg\"). NOTE: The front area of the wheel bearing and the seals must not come into contact with the cleaner, otherwise, the sealing rings will be damaged. 2. Clean threads of wheel bearing mounting. 3. Thinly coat contact surfaces of wheel bearing, steering knuckle, and axle mating face with Molykote (annular joint grease) (see areas marked blue in pictures \"2.jpg\" and \"3.jpg\"). NOTE: Axle mating face greasing is also covered in LI35.30-P-058566 and LI33.30-P-056665. Operation B (Only applies to 192 and 232 in listed FIN range above): 1. Replace steering knuckle. 2. Wheel bearings do not need to be replaced.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11021108-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11021108-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/11021108","components":[{"id":"suspension","name":"Suspension","parent":null}],"codes":[],"topics":[],"vehicles":[{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG C43","year_from":2023,"year_to":2024,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG C63 S E","year_from":2024,"year_to":2024,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG E53","year_from":2019,"year_to":2023,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG EQE","year_from":2023,"year_to":2024,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC","year_from":2024,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG EQS","year_from":2022,"year_to":2024,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG GLC43","year_from":2016,"year_to":2024,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG GLC63","year_from":2018,"year_to":2021,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG GLC63 S","year_from":2020,"year_to":2022,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG GLC63 S E","year_from":2025,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG GLC63S","year_from":2018,"year_to":2019,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+","year_from":2024,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"C 300","year_from":2022,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"E 350","year_from":2025,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"E 350 4MATIC","year_from":2025,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"E 400","year_from":2018,"year_to":2018,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"E 450","year_from":2019,"year_to":2023,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"E 450 4MATIC","year_from":2025,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"E 450 4MATIC ALL-TERRAIN","year_from":2025,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQE 350 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQE 350+","year_from":2023,"year_to":2024,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQE 500 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2024,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQE SUV 350 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQE SUV 350+","year_from":2023,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQE SUV 500 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQS 450 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2024,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQS 450+","year_from":2022,"year_to":2024,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQS 580 4MATIC","year_from":2022,"year_to":2023,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQS SUV 450 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQS SUV 450+","year_from":2023,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"EQS SUV 580 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"GLC 300","year_from":2018,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"GLC 300 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"GLC300","year_from":2016,"year_to":2017,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"S 500 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2023,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"S 580 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2023,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"S 580 E 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2023,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-BENZ","model":"S 580 E 4MATIC","year_from":2025,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-MAYBACH","model":"EQS SUV 680 4MATIC","year_from":2024,"year_to":2025,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]},{"make":"MERCEDES-MAYBACH","model":"S 680 4MATIC","year_from":2023,"year_to":2023,"match":null,"vehicle_ids":[]}],"as_of":"2026-10-19","note":"A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. 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