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  • 30 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASS/GLA/GLBRef 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
  • 30 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B 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
  • 24 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLSRef R/2021/075

    THE DASHBOARD MIGHT NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The dashboard might not meet specifications

    Remedy

    Replace the dashboard on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    SRPC2101
    Build start
    24 Jan 2019
    Build end
    12 Nov 2019
  • 23 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2021/066

    THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The ground connection of the passenger airbag might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the ground connection of the passenger airbag and rework it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    41
    OEM ref
    SRPC2105
    Build start
    26 May 2020
    Build end
    02 Jul 2020
  • 17 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2021/096

    THE REAR BRAKE CALLIPER MAY LEAK BRAKE FLUID INTO THE HOUSING OF THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

    Defect

    The rear brake calliper may leak brake fluid into the housing of the electric parking brake.

    Remedy

    Replace the rear brake callipers and update the ESP software.

    Vehicles affected
    8,826
    OEM ref
    SRV2105
    Build start
    09 Apr 2018
    Build end
    17 Dec 2020
  • 16 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2021/024

    THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The accelerator pedal may not have been mounted on the vehicle in accordance with the specification.

    Remedy

    Check the correct installation of the accelerator pedal on the affected vehicles and if necessary renew it.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    SRV2100
    Build start
    12 Nov 2020
    Build end
    12 Nov 2020
  • 10 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2021/097

    A SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP) CONTROL UNIT IS REQUIRED

    Defect

    A software update of the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) control unit is required.

    Remedy

    Update the ESP control unit software in the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    153
    OEM ref
    SRV2108
    Build start
    25 May 2018
    Build end
    22 Sept 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
  • 19 Feb 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2021/023

    THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS PRE-INSTALLATION FOR THE HERMES CONTROL UNIT COULD BECOME STUCK BETWEEN THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND THE BRAKE PEDAL

    Defect

    The electrical wiring harness pre-installation for the HERMES control unit (communication module) could become stuck between the brake light switch and the brake pedal

    Remedy

    Correct the routing of the concerned wiring harness through the installation of an additional cable tie.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    SRV2021
    Build start
    19 Oct 2018
    Build end
    15 May 2019
  • 18 Feb 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2021/030

    THE RIGHT HANDLE FOR ATTACHING THE CHILD SEAT TO THE ISOFIX BRACKET MAY BE MISSING ON THE REAR RIGHT SEAT

    Defect

    The ISOFIX bracket might be missing on the right rear seat.

    Remedy

    Check the ISOFIX bracket on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    543
    OEM ref
    SRPC2100
    Build start
    30 Jul 2020
    Build end
    10 Sept 2020
  • 18 Feb 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2021/030

    THE RIGHT HANDLE FOR ATTACHING THE CHILD SEAT TO THE ISOFIX BRACKET MAY BE MISSING ON THE REAR RIGHT SEAT

    Defect

    The ISOFIX bracket might be missing on the right rear seat.

    Remedy

    Check the ISOFIX bracket on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    543
    OEM ref
    SRPC2100
    Build start
    30 Jul 2020
    Build end
    10 Sept 2020
  • 01 Feb 2021MERCEDES BENZ BUS SETRA S531DTRef R/2020/295

    DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BONDING PLASTIC END BODY TRIM PIECES CAN LOOSEN AT THE FRONT AND REAR

    Defect

    Plastic end Body trim pieces can loosen at the front and rear.

    Remedy

    Replace the front and rear plastic end trim pieces and secure with metallic holders.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    65.10U20105A
    Build start
    18 May 2018
    Build end
    29 Jun 2020
  • 15 Jan 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2020/367

    THE RIGHT HAND SIDE RADIATOR COOLANT HOSE MAY CHAFE AGAINST SURROUNDING COMPONENT

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the right-hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against surrounding component due to an insufficient clearance.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the coolant hose if necessary. Fit protective spacer ring if needed.

    Vehicles affected
    1,666
    OEM ref
    SRX2007
    Build start
    23 Jan 2019
    Build end
    04 May 2020
  • 12 Jan 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQVRef R/2020/375

    MOUNTED SUSPENSION STRUTS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY REINFORCED

    Defect

    The mounted suspension struts are not sufficiently reinforced.

    Remedy

    Replace the suspension struts with a sufficiently reinforced assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    16
    OEM ref
    SRX2009
    Build start
    11 Sept 2020
    Build end
    14 Oct 2020
  • 12 Jan 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2020/386

    THE INNER TIE RODS ON THE FRONT AXLE STEERING ARE THE IMPROPER LENGTH FOR THE VEHICLE TYPE

    Defect

    Vehicles may have been equipped with inner tie rods on the front axle steering that are the improper length.

    Remedy

    Check the inner tie rods on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    SRPC2047
    Build start
    09 Nov 2020
    Build end
    12 Jan 2021
  • 23 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2020/345

    ON AFFECTED VEHICLES FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE SUSTAINED AN OUTER CUT

    Defect

    On affected vehicles front and rear brake hoses may have sustained an outer cut.

    Remedy

    Check brake hose condition and renew if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,564
    OEM ref
    SRV2020
    Build start
    13 Jan 2020
    Build end
    01 Oct 2020
  • 23 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD EVITO BM447Ref R/2020/379

    THE MOUNTED SUSPENSION STRUTS ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY REINFORCED

    Defect

    The mounted suspension struts are not sufficiently reinforced

    Remedy

    Replace the suspension struts with a sufficiently reinforced assembly

    Vehicles affected
    16
    OEM ref
    SRX2009
    Build start
    11 Sept 2020
    Build end
    14 Oct 2020
  • 16 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2020/296

    POSSIBLE DAMAGE AND SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE GLOW PLUG RELAY IN CERTAIN COLLISION SCENARIOS

    Defect

    Possible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios

    Remedy

    Retrofit a housing for the glow plug relay and install a pyrotechnic fuse on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    9,372
    OEM ref
    SRV2018
    Build start
    04 Apr 2018
    Build end
    25 Mar 2020
  • 16 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO BM447Ref R/2020/365

    THE RIGHT HAND SIDE RADIATOR COOLANT HOSE MAY CHAFE AGAINST A SURROUNDING COMPONENT

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the right-hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against surrounding component due to an insufficient clearance.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the coolant hose if necessary. Fit protective spacer ring if needed.

    Vehicles affected
    1,797
    OEM ref
    SRX2007
    Build start
    23 Jan 2019
    Build end
    04 May 2020
  • 16 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2020/297

    VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED AND DELIVERED WITHOUT THE NECESSARY REAR UNDERRIDE GUARD

    Defect

    Vehicles were produced and delivered without the necessary rear underride guard.

    Remedy

    Retrofit the rear underride guard on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRV2019
    Build start
    09 Apr 2019
    Build end
    03 Mar 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD X-CLASSRef R/2020/270

    THE FUNCTION OF THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON THE REAR DOORS IN COMBINATION WITH THE SUPER LOCK FUNCTION CANNOT ALWAYS BE ENSURED

    Defect

    The child safety lock on the rear doors in combination with the �Super-Lock� function cannot always be ensured.

    Remedy

    Install an additional grommet on the rear doors on the child safety lever on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,128
    OEM ref
    SRV2017
    Build start
    06 Nov 2017
    Build end
    05 Apr 2018
  • 14 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD eSPRINTERRef R/2020/271

    THE THREADED CONNECTIONS THAT JOIN THE FRONT AXLE WHEEL BEARINGS AND DRIVE SHAFTS MAY WORK LOOSE

    Defect

    The threaded connections that join the front axle wheel bearings and drive shafts may work loose.

    Remedy

    Check the threaded connection of the drive shaft on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    SRV2016
    Build start
    19 Mar 2020
    Build end
    07 May 2020
  • 07 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLBRef R/2020/336

    THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the dual clutch transmission on the affected vehicles and correct the oil level or replace the dual clutch transmission if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    129
    OEM ref
    SRPC2039
    Build start
    01 Nov 2018
    Build end
    17 Feb 2020
  • 07 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2020/336

    THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the dual clutch transmission on the affected vehicles and correct the oil level or replace the dual clutch transmission if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    129
    OEM ref
    SRPC2039
    Build start
    01 Nov 2018
    Build end
    17 Feb 2020
  • 07 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLBRef R/2020/340

    THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the dual clutch transmission.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    SRPC2043
    Build start
    01 Nov 2018
    Build end
    17 Feb 2020

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