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  • 05 Jul 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLS(167)Ref R/2022/179

    THE BOLTING OF A 12V POWER SUPPLY LINE MIGHT BE FASTENED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT TORQUE

    Defect

    The bolting of a 12V power supply line might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

    Remedy

    Check the bolting of the wiring harness for correct torque and correct it if necessary. Additionally the contact area will be checked for potentially existing damages and if necessary the affected electrical lines and the contact module will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,424
    OEM ref
    SRPC2228
    Build start
    08 Jan 2020
    Build end
    11 Nov 2021
  • 22 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2022/170

    THE BONDING OF THE RIGHT REAR DOOR WINDOW BAR MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The bonding of the right rear door window bar might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the fixation of the window bar on the affected vehicles and replace the side window if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    52
    OEM ref
    SRPC2227
    Build start
    14 Oct 2021
    Build end
    06 Nov 2021
  • 17 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD EVITORef R/2022/174

    A SOFTWARE IMPLAUSIBILITY ERROR IN THE HV 'BATTERY GATEWAY' CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE THE CONTACTORS OF ALL HV BATTERIES TO BE OPENED UNNECESSARILY

    Defect

    A software implausibility error in the HV �battery gateway� control unit may cause the contactors of all HV batteries to be opened unnecessarily.

    Remedy

    Check and if required replace the Battery Management (BMS) control unit plus update the software of the HV �battery gateway� control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    1,621
    OEM ref
    SRV2211
    Build start
    23 Nov 2018
    Build end
    14 Dec 2021
  • 16 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD AMG GTRef R/2022/148

    THE BONDING OF THE CARBON-FIBRE DRIVESHAFT AND THE ENGINE-/TRANSMISSION FLANG MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The bonding of the carbon-fibre driveshaft and the engine-/transmission flange might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the carbon-fibre shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    315
    OEM ref
    SRPC2136
    Build start
    10 Jun 2015
    Build end
    21 Mar 2017
  • 15 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD X-CLASSRef R/2022/155

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE GLASS OF THE CANOPY REAR WINDOW COULD BREAK

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the glass of the canopy rear window could break.

    Remedy

    As a precautionary measure install EPDM blocks (ethylene-propylene-diene rubber) in the rear section of the canopy for vehicles that were additionally equipped with a canopy.

    Vehicles affected
    4,738
    OEM ref
    SRV2210
    Build start
    27 Oct 2017
    Build end
    06 May 2020
  • 14 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2022/157

    VEHICLES FITTED WITH TAKATA DRIVER AIRBAGS EQUIPPED WHICH MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED WHEN DEPLOYED

    Defect

    Vehicles fitted with Takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected driver airbags on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    28,465
    OEM ref
    SRX2200
    Build start
    01 Feb 2006
    Build end
    30 Jul 2010
  • 09 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQCRef R/2022/135

    THE ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTION OF THE HEADLIGHTS MIGHT NOT BE WATERTIGHT

    Defect

    The electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight.

    Remedy

    Check the plug connection and headlights on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC2221
    Build start
    28 Jun 2021
    Build end
    28 Jun 2021
  • 09 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLBRef R/2022/146

    THE LEVEL SENSOR LINKAGE ON THE REAR AXLE MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed correctly.

    Remedy

    Check the level sensor linkage on the affected vehicles and install it correctly if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    SRPC2224
    Build start
    20 Apr 2021
    Build end
    29 Apr 2021
  • 06 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2022/136

    THE BOLTING OF THE 48V GROUND CONNECTION OF THE ELECTRICAL REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR MIGHT BE FASTENED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT TORQUE

    Defect

    The bolting of the 48V ground connection of the electrical refrigerant compressor might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

    Remedy

    Check the bolting of the ground connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    13
    OEM ref
    SRPC2219
    Build start
    20 Sept 2021
    Build end
    22 Oct 2021
  • 01 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/124

    THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

    The passenger airbag may not deploy as specified.

    Remedy

    Replace the passenger airbag.

    Vehicles affected
    25
    OEM ref
    SRPC1927
    Build start
    30 Aug 2004
    Build end
    04 Dec 2013
  • 01 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLKRef R/2022/125

    THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

    The passenger airbag may not deploy as specified.

    Remedy

    Replace the passenger airbag.

    Vehicles affected
    109,809
    OEM ref
    SRPC1928
    Build start
    30 Aug 2004
    Build end
    04 Dec 2013
  • 01 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/125

    THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

    The passenger airbag may not deploy as specified.

    Remedy

    Replace the passenger airbag.

    Vehicles affected
    109,809
    OEM ref
    SRPC1928
    Build start
    30 Aug 2004
    Build end
    04 Dec 2013
  • 01 Jun 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLKRef R/2022/124

    THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

    The passenger airbag may not deploy as specified.

    Remedy

    Replace the passenger airbag.

    Vehicles affected
    25
    OEM ref
    SRPC1927
    Build start
    30 Aug 2004
    Build end
    04 Dec 2013
  • 31 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SLRef R/2022/152

    THE BOLTING CONNECTIONS OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT RAIL AND BODY SHELL MIGHT NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The bolting connections of the driver and passenger seat rail and the body shell might not meet the requirements.

    Remedy

    Rework the bolt connection between the seat rail and the body shell.

    Vehicles affected
    15
    OEM ref
    SRPC2225
    Build start
    23 Sept 2021
    Build end
    22 Apr 2022
  • 30 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2022/156

    VEHICLES FITTED WITH TAKATA DRIVER AIRBAGS EQUIPPED WHICH MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED WHEN DEPLOYED

    Defect

    Vehicles fitted withTakata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected driver airbags on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    25,409
    OEM ref
    SRX2202
    Build start
    01 Jun 2010
    Build end
    11 Dec 2014
  • 25 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQSRef R/2022/048

    CERTAIN MODE 2 CHARGING CABLES FOR CHARGING AT A HIOUSEHOLD POWER SOCKET MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    Certain Mode 2 charging cables for charging at a household power socket might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the Mode 2 charging cable on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    95
    OEM ref
    SRPC2159
    Build start
    12 Aug 2021
    Build end
    29 Sept 2021
  • 25 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2022/048

    CERTAIN MODE 2 CHARGING CABLES FOR CHARGING AT A HIOUSEHOLD POWER SOCKET MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    Certain Mode 2 charging cables for charging at a household power socket might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the Mode 2 charging cable on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    95
    OEM ref
    SRPC2159
    Build start
    12 Aug 2021
    Build end
    29 Sept 2021
  • 24 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD R CLASSRef R/2022/137

    THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO ADVANCED CORROSION IN THE JOINT AREA OF ITS HOUSING

    Defect

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Remedy

    Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    31,666
    OEM ref
    SRPC2222
    Build start
    01 Mar 2005
    Build end
    04 Feb 2013
  • 24 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD R CLASSRef R/2022/140

    THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO ADVANCED CORROSION IN THE JOINT AREA OF ITS HOUSING

    Defect

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Remedy

    Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,631
    OEM ref
    SRPC2223
    Build start
    01 Mar 2005
    Build end
    04 Feb 2013
  • 24 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLS(167)Ref R/2022/133

    THE BOLTING OF THE 48V GROUND CONNECTION UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT MIGHT BE FASTENED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT TORQUE

    Defect

    The bolting of the 48V ground connection under the passenger seat might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

    Remedy

    Check the bolting of the ground connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    523
    OEM ref
    SRPC2218
    Build start
    11 Nov 2018
    Build end
    28 Sept 2021
  • 24 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD MLRef R/2022/140

    THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO ADVANCED CORROSION IN THE JOINT AREA OF ITS HOUSING

    Defect

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Remedy

    Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,631
    OEM ref
    SRPC2223
    Build start
    01 Mar 2005
    Build end
    04 Feb 2013
  • 24 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLRef R/2022/137

    THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO ADVANCED CORROSION IN THE JOINT AREA OF ITS HOUSING

    Defect

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Remedy

    Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    31,666
    OEM ref
    SRPC2222
    Build start
    01 Mar 2005
    Build end
    04 Feb 2013
  • 24 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLRef R/2022/140

    THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO ADVANCED CORROSION IN THE JOINT AREA OF ITS HOUSING

    Defect

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Remedy

    Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,631
    OEM ref
    SRPC2223
    Build start
    01 Mar 2005
    Build end
    04 Feb 2013
  • 24 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD MLRef R/2022/137

    THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO ADVANCED CORROSION IN THE JOINT AREA OF ITS HOUSING

    Defect

    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.

    Remedy

    Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    31,666
    OEM ref
    SRPC2222
    Build start
    01 Mar 2005
    Build end
    04 Feb 2013
  • 23 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLERef R/2022/116

    INDIVIDUAL BOLTS OR CHAIN LINKS OF THE CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN MIGHT WEAR

    Defect

    Individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wear in case of a long term operation under specific driving conditions.

    Remedy

    Replace the camshaft timing chain on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    714
    OEM ref
    SRPC2215 / 0591016
    Build start
    18 Feb 2016
    Build end
    18 Jun 2018

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