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  • 06 Feb 2023MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2023/019

    The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In consequence a separation of the glass panel from the vehicle cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    Check the glass panel and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    16,535
    OEM ref
    SRPC2257
    Build start
    14 Mar 2000
    Build end
    15 Dec 2010
  • 06 Feb 2023MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2023/020

    The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In consequence a separation of the glass panel from the vehicle cannot be excluded.

    Remedy

    Check the glass panel and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,267
    OEM ref
    SRPC2258 / MBAG Ref: 7891009
    Build start
    14 Mar 2000
    Build end
    15 Dec 2010
  • 07 Nov 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/301

    THE HOLDING FORCE OF THE FUEL FEED LINE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The holding force of the fuel feed line may not correspond with the specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the fuel line on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    702
    OEM ref
    SRPC2242
    Build start
    27 Apr 2021
    Build end
    13 Jun 2022
  • 07 Nov 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/302

    A WELD SEAM OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE OF THE TRANSMISSION CONNECTION MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    A weld seam of the supporting structure of the transmission connection may not correspond with the specifications.�

    Remedy

    Check the transmission connection on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.�

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC2243 / 2492002
    Build start
    19 Jan 2022
    Build end
    20 Jan 2022
  • 26 Oct 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/300

    SOFTWARE OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The software of the communication module may not correspond with the specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module in the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    56
    OEM ref
    SRPC2250 / 5498712
    Build start
    19 Apr 2021
    Build end
    07 Dec 2021
  • 24 Oct 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/290

    Water ingress into the trunk and therefore moisture might enter into the signal acquisition and actuation module

    Defect

    Moisture may ingress into the signal acquisition module.

    Remedy

    Retro fit a cover to the signal acquisition module.

    Vehicles affected
    1,564
    OEM ref
    SRPC2238
    Build start
    01 Jun 2021
    Build end
    09 Jun 2022
  • 06 Sept 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/251

    The engine control unit wiring harness might come in contact with the engine hood

    Defect

    The engine control unit wiring harness might come in contact with the engine hood.

    Remedy

    Check the routing of the engine control unit wiring harness and correct it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    SRPC2235
    Build start
    18 Jun 2021
    Build end
    18 Oct 2021
  • 05 Aug 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/225

    VEHICLES MIGHT BE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT VARIANT OF THE TYRE PRESSURE LABEL IN THE TANK FLAP

    Defect

    Vehicles might be equipped with an incorrect variant of the tyre pressure label in the tank flap.

    Remedy

    The tyre pressure label is to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRPC2231
    Build start
    20 Oct 2021
    Build end
    02 Nov 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 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
  • 23 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef 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
    20 Feb 2019
    Build end
    20 Feb 2019
  • 16 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/117

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE REAR SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND ACTUATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The software of the rear signal acquisition and actuation module might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    605
    OEM ref
    SRPC2212
    Build start
    20 Jun 2020
    Build end
    13 Jan 2022
  • 13 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/113

    ONE OR MORE CONTROL UNIT VEHICLE CONFIGURATIONS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    Vehicles configurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the configuration of the affected control units on the vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC2214
    Build start
    18 Sept 2008
    Build end
    21 Jun 2012
  • 25 Apr 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/112

    THE OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL MIGHT BE DEACTIVATED PERMANENTLY DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    The overhead control panel under certain circumstances might be deactivated permanently due to a software error.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the overhead control panel.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    SRPC2217
    Build start
    25 Feb 2021
    Build end
    09 Aug 2021
  • 24 Mar 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/061

    A PARTICLE IN THE FUEL RAIL MIGHT LEAD TO A LEAK BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND THE INJECTOR

    Defect

    A particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the fuel injector.�

    Remedy

    Replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors on the affected vehicles.�

    Vehicles affected
    26
    OEM ref
    SRPC2165
    Build start
    17 Jul 2018
    Build end
    12 Sept 2019
  • 22 Mar 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/049

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE ROUTING OF AN ELECTRIC CABLE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the routing of an electric cable in the engine compartment might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the cable routing on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    6,322
    OEM ref
    SRPC2161
    Build start
    08 Dec 2017
    Build end
    25 Jul 2019
  • 03 Mar 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/032

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    As a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required.

    Vehicles affected
    486
    OEM ref
    SRPC2205
    Build start
    11 Mar 2021
    Build end
    17 Dec 2021
  • 02 Mar 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/030

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the software of the communication module might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    As a precautionary measure update the software of the communication module on the affected vehicles. This software update is planned to be performed over-the-air with no workshop visit being required.

    Vehicles affected
    63
    OEM ref
    SRPC2168
    Build start
    11 Mar 2021
    Build end
    17 Dec 2021
  • 22 Feb 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/040

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MIGHT HAVE BEEN FILLED WITH TOO MUCH TRANSMISSION OIL

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the automatic transmission might have been filled with too much transmission oil.

    Remedy

    Check the oil level of the transmission on the affected vehicles and adjust it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC2207
    Build start
    12 Jan 2022
    Build end
    12 Jan 2022
  • 16 Feb 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/018

    THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MBUX SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    On certain vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account the configuration of the MBUX system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the configuration of the MBUX system on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    SRPC2200
    Build start
    18 Dec 2020
    Build end
    22 Oct 2021
  • 10 Feb 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/019

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Conduct an update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    51
    OEM ref
    SRPC2160
    Build start
    23 Jun 2020
    Build end
    11 Oct 2021
  • 21 Jan 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/438

    COOLANT PUMP MIGHT HAVE A LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE VACUUM SYSTEM AND THE COOLANT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    On certain vehicles with a Diesel engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    35,624
    OEM ref
    SRPC2157
    Build start
    04 Apr 2017
    Build end
    12 Oct 2021
  • 12 Jan 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/434

    THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MBUX SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    On certain vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account the configuration of the MBUX system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    A remote update of the configuration of the MBUX system will be conducted without the need for a workshop visit.

    Vehicles affected
    25
    OEM ref
    SRPC2162
    Build start
    18 Dec 2020
    Build end
    22 Oct 2021
  • 01 Dec 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/107

    THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    SRPC2113
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 01 Dec 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/106

    THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Vehicles affected
    23
    OEM ref
    SRPC2112
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021

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