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  • 06 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2020/236

    THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification

    Remedy

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

    Vehicles affected
    3,127
    OEM ref
    SRPC2030
    Build start
    01 Mar 2017
    Build end
    30 Sept 2018
  • 02 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2020/198

    THE BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly

    Remedy

    Check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    SRPC2021
    Build start
    09 Oct 2019
    Build end
    17 Oct 2019
  • 04 May 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLKRef R/2019/458

    THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MAY 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
    18,132
    OEM ref
    SRPC2001
    Build start
    24 Mar 2000
    Build end
    15 Jul 2010
  • 04 May 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/458

    THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MAY 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
    18,132
    OEM ref
    SRPC2001
    Build start
    24 Mar 2000
    Build end
    15 Jul 2010
  • 04 May 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/458

    THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MAY 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
    18,132
    OEM ref
    SRPC2001
    Build start
    24 Mar 2000
    Build end
    15 Jul 2010
  • 04 May 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLSRef R/2019/458

    THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MAY 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
    18,132
    OEM ref
    SRPC2001
    Build start
    24 Mar 2000
    Build end
    15 Jul 2010
  • 24 Jan 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS (177)Ref R/2019/408

    THE GLASS PANEL OF THE SLIDING ROOF MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BONDED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The glass panel of the sliding roof might not have been bonded properly.

    Remedy

    Replace the glass panel of the panoramic roof on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1959
    Build start
    13 Oct 2018
    Build end
    13 Oct 2018
  • 15 Aug 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2018/230

    FRONT PANEL AND REAR FIXED SECTION OF PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF MAY NOT BE BONDED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    Panoramic glass sunroof the front panel and rear fixed section may not be bonded correctly

    Remedy

    Check and replace the frame of the panoramic glass sunroof if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1829
    Build start
    01 Feb 2018
    Build end
    30 Mar 2018
  • 14 Aug 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2018/168

    DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT

    Defect

    On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag

    Vehicles affected
    421
    OEM ref
    SRPC1822
    Build start
    01 Jan 2018
    Build end
    30 Mar 2018
  • 11 Jun 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2018/130

    ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    Defect

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components

    Vehicles affected
    78,608
    OEM ref
    SRPC1815
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 11 May 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2018/098

    STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    Defect

    It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

    Vehicles affected
    74,329
    OEM ref
    SRPC1812
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 09 Apr 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2018/069

    ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    Defect

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

    Vehicles affected
    67,027
    OEM ref
    SRPC1809
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 18 Dec 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2017/282

    ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

    Defect

    The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

    Vehicles affected
    46,093
    OEM ref
    SRPC1800
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 20 Jun 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2017/179

    VACUUM LINE BRAKE BOOSTER MAY BREAK

    Defect

    The connection fitting of the vacuum line to the brake booster is not to specification and my not be durable. If the connection fails the brake booster will no longer be supplied with vacuum. After a few brake applications the driver will have to apply additional pressure to the brake pedal to gain the appropriate braking effect.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the vacuum line on the brake booster with a quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    4,787
    OEM ref
    SRPC1722
    Build start
    01 Apr 2011
    Build end
    30 Apr 2013
  • 20 Jun 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLA/GLARef R/2017/160

    LEFT AND RIGHT WINDOW AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    Defect

    The left and right widow airbags may not meet specification. As a result they may not deploy in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the left and right window air bags.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1720
  • 20 Jun 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2017/177

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The propellant mixing ratio in the igniters of the front passenger airbag assembly may not meet specification. If the airbag is required and activated it might not deploy or not completely deploy. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    1,034
    OEM ref
    SRPC1721
    Build start
    01 Aug 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 20 Jun 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2017/162

    RIGHT WINDOW AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    Defect

    The right widow airbag may not meet specification. As a result it may not deploy in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the right window air bag.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    SRPC1718
    Build start
    01 Aug 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 20 Jun 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2017/096

    STARTING CURRENT LIMITER MAY OVERLOAD

    Defect

    Where the car incurs severe engine damage resulting in the engine failing to turn over (engine seizure) and if the driver repeatedly attempts to start the engine despite the engine not cranking the very high electrical current could lead to overheating of the starting current limiter and the potential for a fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.

    Vehicles affected
    74,444
    OEM ref
    SRPC1708
    Build start
    01 Feb 2014
    Build end
    28 Feb 2017
  • 20 Jun 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2017/161

    LEFT WINDOW AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    Defect

    The left widow airbag may not meet specification. As a result it may not deploy in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the left window air bag.

    Vehicles affected
    15
    OEM ref
    SRPC1719
    Build start
    01 Aug 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 19 Apr 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2017/124

    FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    SRPC1709
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 13 Dec 2016MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2016/296

    MAINTENANCE FLAP GLASS MAY DETACH

    Defect

    It has been identified that the bonding on the glass panel of the rear left upper maintenance flap may not be to specification. This may allow the glass to vibrate and can result in either the failure (shattering) of the glass panel or the detachment of the glass panel from the frame. This can cause a risk to other road users following the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and fit rubber buffers an additional retention medium and protective film.

    Vehicles affected
    120
    OEM ref
    T164.20M10092A
    Build start
    01 Jan 2014
    Build end
    01 Dec 2016
  • 28 Sept 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2016/124

    VEHICLE MAY STALL

    Defect

    A potentially faulty weld between the plate carrier and the hub of a clutch could be faulty/cracked and could fail. This can cause limp-home mode to be adopted or all drive to be lost. As a result the risk of a collision is heightened.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the dual clutch of the transmission.

    Vehicles affected
    38
    OEM ref
    SRPC1613
    Build start
    01 Oct 2015
    Build end
    30 Nov 2015
  • 21 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2015/259

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,327
    OEM ref
    SRPC1600
    Build start
    28 Oct 2015
    Build end
    19 Nov 2015
  • 19 Nov 2015MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2015/209

    ENGINE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    On certain petrol engines the camshafts may not have been correctly manufactured. They may fail causing engine damage and the engine to stall

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace camshafts.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    SRPC1514
    Build start
    16 Jul 2015
    Build end
    11 Sept 2015
  • 19 Nov 2015MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2015/210

    ENGINE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the exhaust camshaft.

    Vehicles affected
    395
    OEM ref
    SRPC1515
    Build start
    16 Jul 2015
    Build end
    11 Sept 2015

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