NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10032727: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015 Mercedes Benz Amg E55

Official manufacturer communication context for 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015 Mercedes Benz Amg E55, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10032727 summary graphic for 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015 Mercedes Benz Amg E55
10032727NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
29affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 221; FC5250 DRAIN OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL SERIES 251, 164. DEFECTIVE CONNECTING CABLES TO DRAIN VALVE AT AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR. THIS RESULTS IN THE SETTING OF THE FAULT CODES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Mercedes BenzE3202003-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzE5002003-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzE552007-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzE5502005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzE632005, 2006Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzGl3202005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzGl4502005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzGl5502005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzMl3202000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzMl3502003-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzMl5002002-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzMl5502005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzMl632005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzR3202005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzR5002005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzR632005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzRedundant S550e2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzS5502005-2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10032727?

MERCEDES: FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE ENTERED IN THE CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAYED-FC5320 DRAIN VALVE:OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODELS SERIES 211, 219; FC5260 DRAIN VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL 221; FC5250 DRAIN OPEN CIRCUIT OR INSUFFICIENT VALVE CURRENT IN MODEL SERIES 251, 164. DEFECTIVE CONNECTING CABLES TO DRAIN VALVE AT AIRMATIC COMPRESSOR. THIS RESULTS IN THE.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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