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  • 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
  • 29 Nov 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/376

    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
    50,390
    OEM ref
    SRPC2152
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 08 Nov 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/358

    TAKATA AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

    Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants�over time.�

    Remedy

    Replace the driver and�passenger airbags.�

    Vehicles affected
    85,613
    OEM ref
    SRPC1933
    Build start
    30 Aug 2004
    Build end
    04 Dec 2013
  • 08 Nov 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/359

    TAKATA AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

    Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants over time.

    Remedy

    Replace the driver and passenger airbags.

    Vehicles affected
    56
    OEM ref
    SRPC1929
    Build start
    30 Aug 2004
    Build end
    04 Dec 2013
  • 05 Nov 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/340

    A NOZZLE INSIDE THE SUCTION JET PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR FIXED INSIDE THE PUMP ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    A nozzle inside the suction jet pump in the fuel tank might not have been installed or fixed inside the pump according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Conduct a check of the fuel system on the affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank including the suction jet pump if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    88
    OEM ref
    SRPC2146
    Build start
    09 Jun 2021
    Build end
    20 Aug 2021
  • 23 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/304

    THE BELT TENSIONER ARM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH BORDERLINE TOLERANCE

    Defect

    The belt tensioner arm may have been manufactured with borderline tolerance.

    Remedy

    Replace the belt tensioner. Additionally check the v-ribbed belt on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    427
    OEM ref
    SRPC2141
    Build start
    09 Jan 2019
    Build end
    17 Mar 2021
  • 20 Aug 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/274

    VEHICLES WITH A PANORAMIC SUNROOFTHE POLYCARBONATE PANEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED CORRECTLY DURING A PRIOR SERVICE REPAIR

    Defect

    The polycarbonate panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

    Remedy

    Remove the bonded panel and install a new polycarbonate panel if required.

    Vehicles affected
    61
    OEM ref
    SRPC2108
    Build start
    30 Jul 2013
    Build end
    29 Oct 2019
  • 17 Aug 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/277

    THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY HAVE A CHEMICAL CHANGE TO ITS PROPELLANT OVER TIME

    Defect

    The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.

    Remedy

    Replace the driver�s airbag.

    Vehicles affected
    108,486
    OEM ref
    SRPC1932
    Build start
    30 Aug 2004
    Build end
    04 Dec 2013
  • 27 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/241

    DIODES ON THE RECTIFIER BRIDGE OF THE ALTERNATOR MIGHT FAIL

    Defect

    Diodes on the rectifier bridge of the alternator might fail.

    Remedy

    Update the engine control unit software with an optimised alternator control strategy on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    18,050
    OEM ref
    SRPC2044
    Build start
    20 Mar 2014
    Build end
    28 Feb 2018
  • 20 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASS CONVERTIBLERef R/2021/223

    THE FIXATION OF THE REAR HEADRESTS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The fixation of the rear headrests might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the guide sleeves on the rear seats of the potentially affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    320
    OEM ref
    SRPC2132
    Build start
    29 Jan 2021
    Build end
    22 Mar 2021
  • 16 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/249

    THE BOLTING OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY TO THE VEHICLE BODY IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The bolting of the high-voltage battery to the vehicle body in the luggage compartment might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the bolting of the high-voltage battery to the vehicle body on the affected vehicles and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    SRPC2133
    Build start
    11 Dec 2020
    Build end
    19 Dec 2020
  • 28 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/145

    THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    310
    OEM ref
    SRPC2109
    Build start
    12 Dec 2005
    Build end
    14 Sept 2006
  • 13 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/110

    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
    108,971
    OEM ref
    SRPC2102
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 11 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/120

    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
    86,604
    OEM ref
    SRPC2115
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 10 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/111

    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
    90,716
    OEM ref
    SRPC2111
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 07 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/121

    THE CONNECTION OF THE GAS LINES OF THE INERTISATION SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The connection of the gas lines of the inertisation system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check and if necessary rework the gas lines of the inertisation system.

    Vehicles affected
    29,137
    OEM ref
    SRPC2107
    Build start
    12 Apr 2016
    Build end
    03 Nov 2020
  • 05 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/132

    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
    10,410
    OEM ref
    SRPC2124
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 05 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/133

    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
    106,665
    OEM ref
    SRPC2123
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 05 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/131

    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
    81,267
    OEM ref
    SRPC2125
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 05 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/134

    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
    162,581
    OEM ref
    SRPC2122
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 05 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/129

    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
    SRPC2127
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 30 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/083

    THE SOFTWARE OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATION MODULES MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    SRPC2104
    Build start
    03 Feb 2017
    Build end
    11 Mar 2020
  • 30 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/082

    THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MAY BE DEACTIVATED

    Defect

    The communication module may be deactivated

    Remedy

    Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    SRPC2103
    Build start
    03 May 2016
    Build end
    02 Jul 2020
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/334

    THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING HARNESS SHIELD MAY NOT PERMANENTLY WITHSTAND THE ELECTRICAL LOADS THAT ARE INDUCED UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING PROFILES

    Defect

    The shield for the high-voltage wiring harness may not permanently withstand the electrical loads that are induced under certain driving profiles

    Remedy

    Replace the high-voltage wiring harness on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    2,377
    OEM ref
    SRPC2036
    Build start
    15 Jan 2018
    Build end
    29 Feb 2020
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/333

    THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE STEERING CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The wiring harness of the steering control unit might not have been manufactured according to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the wiring harness of the steering control unit on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,029
    OEM ref
    SRPC2038
    Build start
    12 Dec 2019
    Build end
    18 Mar 2020

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