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  • 30 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef 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
  • 09 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2021/027

    THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY ON THE STARTER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The screw connection of the power supply on the starter might not have been installed according to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connections of the starter on the affected vehicles and correct them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    944
    OEM ref
    SRPC2045
    Build start
    31 Jan 2018
    Build end
    14 Jan 2020
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef 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
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef 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
  • 27 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/277

    AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT INSIDE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    An electrical contacting inside the engine control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Replace the engine control unit on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRPC2033
    Build start
    11 Dec 2019
    Build end
    09 Jan 2020
  • 09 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/239

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE ESP CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The software of the ESP control unit might not meet the specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software for the ESP control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,061
    OEM ref
    SRPC2023
    Build start
    25 Apr 2018
    Build end
    07 Oct 2019
  • 06 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/243

    ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.

    Vehicles affected
    994
    OEM ref
    SRPC2027
    Build start
    08 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 06 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef 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
  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/225

    THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING

    Defect

    The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

    Remedy

    To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    SRPC2022
    Build start
    07 Jun 2018
    Build end
    13 Mar 2020
  • 21 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/197

    THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications

    Remedy

    Replace the left rear seat backrest lock on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,179
    OEM ref
    SRPC2019
    Build start
    24 Jan 2020
    Build end
    09 Mar 2020
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2019/372

    CERTAIN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    A correctly fastened seat belt could be detected as not fastened impairing the restraint system

    Remedy

    Check the relevant seat belt buckles in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    15,652
    OEM ref
    SRPC1954
    Build start
    02 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 16 Jul 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/098

    INCORRECT STARTER WIRING HARNESS AND HOLDER FOR FIXING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY BE INSTALLED

    Defect

    An incorrect starter wiring harness and a holder for fixing the exhaust system could be installed.

    Remedy

    Replace the starter wiring harness and the holder for fixing the exhaust on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    477
    OEM ref
    SRPC2005
    Build start
    12 Apr 2019
    Build end
    07 Jul 2019
  • 05 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2019/337

    THE FOUR LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIR BAG MIGHT BE MISSING

    Defect

    Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate.

    Remedy

    Check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,345
    OEM ref
    SRPC1947
    Build start
    09 Aug 2018
    Build end
    17 Sept 2019
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2019/253

    THE CRANKSHAFT MAY EXHIBIT SURFACE DAMAGES

    Defect

    The durability of the crankshaft might be impaired.

    Remedy

    Replace the engine on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    SRPC1920
    Build start
    01 Feb 2019
    Build end
    31 Mar 2019
  • 03 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2019/043

    AN INTERNAL SENSOR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to have the steering unit replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    SRPC1855
    Build start
    01 Jul 2018
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 08 Mar 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2019/007

    THE STATUS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS DISPLAYED IN THE CENTRE CONSOLE MIGHT NOT BE INDICATED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The status of the front passenger airbags displayed in the centre console might not be indicated correctly.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles head unit software will be updated

    Vehicles affected
    36,643
    OEM ref
    SRPC1853
    Build start
    01 Aug 2017
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 19 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2018/266

    TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONALITIES MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual

    Vehicles affected
    15,692
    OEM ref
    SRPC1838
    Build start
    01 Dec 2013
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 14 Aug 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef 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 GLCRef 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
  • 01 Jun 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2018/121

    AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CONNECTION MAY NOT BE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The connector pins of the occupant classification system to the airbag control unit might have been manufactured outside specification. After a period of time this may cause decativation of the passnger airbag.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the connector pins of the occupant classification system.

    Vehicles affected
    100
    OEM ref
    SRPC1813
  • 11 May 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef 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 GLCRef 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
  • 09 Apr 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2018/055

    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
    51,528
    OEM ref
    SRPC1807
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    01 Jul 2017
  • 21 Feb 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLC COUPERef R/2018/046

    BONDING OF THE WINDSHIELD MAY BE INADEQUATE

    Defect

    The bonding of the windshield in the lower area may not correspond to the specification. During a collision the bonding may fail and the windscreen may detach. This could have an adverse affect on the effectiveness of the passenger airbag.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check bonding and if necessary replace windscreen.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRPC1804
  • 06 Feb 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2018/010

    FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT FUNCTION

    Defect

    The front seatbelt pre-tensioner ignitors may not perform as expected. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupants. The lock function of the seatbelts is not impaired.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace seatbelts with quality assured units.

    Vehicles affected
    296
    OEM ref
    SRPC1802
    Build start
    01 Apr 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017

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