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  • 30 Sept 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CAPACITYRef R/2020/229

    POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC ROLLER PISTON MAY DETACH FROM THE AXLE

    Defect

    It may be possible that the plastic roller piston detaches from the axle.

    Remedy

    The screw connection of the plastic roller piston on all axles has to be retightened to the torque of 92Nm.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    32.00M20111A
    Build start
    01 Sept 2019
    Build end
    16 Jul 2020
  • 30 Sept 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CONECTO.Ref R/2020/229

    POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC ROLLER PISTON MAY DETACH FROM THE AXLE

    Defect

    It may be possible that the plastic roller piston detaches from the axle.

    Remedy

    The screw connection of the plastic roller piston on all axles has to be retightened to the torque of 92Nm.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    32.00M20111A
    Build start
    01 Sept 2019
    Build end
    16 Jul 2020
  • 30 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2020/221

    THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED

    Defect

    Condensation water from the air conditioning might enter the passenger compartment

    Remedy

    Check the installation of the air conditioning drain hose and correct it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    20,536
    OEM ref
    SRPC2026
    Build start
    25 Jan 2018
    Build end
    10 Feb 2019
  • 30 Sept 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2020/229

    POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC ROLLER PISTON MAY DETACH FROM THE AXLE

    Defect

    It may be possible that the plastic roller piston detaches from the axle.

    Remedy

    The screw connection of the plastic roller piston on all axles has to be retightened to the torque of 92Nm.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    32.00M20111A
    Build start
    01 Sept 2019
    Build end
    16 Jul 2020
  • 24 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2020/202

    THE SOLDER JOINTS ON THE PINS OF THE PLUG ON THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The solder joints of the engine control unit may not have been carried out in accordance with the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the diesel injection system control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRX2003
    Build start
    20 Feb 2020
    Build end
    20 Feb 2020
  • 22 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2020/226

    ELECTRO-CHEMICAL PROCESSES MAY CREATE CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS INSIDE THE ELECTRIC BUSBAR

    Defect

    Electro-chemical processes might create conductive connections inside the electric busbar.

    Remedy

    Modify the busbar and install a separate electric line on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    SRPC2004
    Build start
    16 Mar 2016
    Build end
    04 Oct 2018
  • 14 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD X-CLASSRef R/2020/173

    THE ADDITIONAL FUNCTION FOR THE TRAILER STABILIZATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INCLUDED AS PART OF THE RETROFITTING OF TRAILER HITCHES

    Defect

    The additional function for the trailer stabilization (TSA) might not have been included as part of the retrofitting of trailer hitches.

    Remedy

    Replace the ESP control unit on the affected vehicles to provide the TSA function.

    Vehicles affected
    30
    OEM ref
    SRV2012
    Build start
    19 Feb 2018
    Build end
    02 Oct 2018
  • 14 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD X-CLASSRef R/2020/171

    THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL DOES NOT INDICATE THE CORRECT MAXIMUM ROOF LOAD VALUES

    Defect

    The operator�s manual does not indicate the correct maximum roof load values.

    Remedy

    Replace the operator�s manuals and update software for the vehicle�s digital operating manual.

    Vehicles affected
    4,631
    OEM ref
    SRV2011
    Build start
    06 Nov 2007
    Build end
    18 Feb 2020
  • 11 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SMART 453Ref R/2020/195

    THE SOFTWARE FOR THE ADVANCED EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The software for the Advanced Emergency Braking System might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software for the Advanced Emergency Braking System on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    2,296
    OEM ref
    SRS2001
    Build start
    09 May 2018
    Build end
    05 Sept 2019
  • 11 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD G CLASSRef R/2020/035

    THE BOLTS IN THE TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The bolts in the transfer case might not be to specification and might break whilst driving

    Remedy

    Replace the transfer case on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    SRPC2009
    Build start
    01 Feb 2020
    Build end
    07 Feb 2020
  • 10 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLBRef R/2020/212

    THE VEHICLE BODY MAY NOT BE SEALED IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS

    Defect

    The vehicle body might not be sealed according to specification in the area of the front wheel wells.

    Remedy

    Seal the vehicle body in the subject area and check the front foot wells for water intrusion. In case a water intrusion the necessary repair works resulting from this issue would be carried out.

    Vehicles affected
    1,405
    OEM ref
    SRPC2015
    Build start
    25 Jul 2019
    Build end
    09 Dec 2019
  • 10 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD AMG GTRef R/2020/201

    THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE NAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The engine control unit software might not meet the specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,258
    OEM ref
    SRPC2024
    Build start
    17 Nov 2014
    Build end
    15 Mar 2017
  • 10 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/201

    THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE NAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The engine control unit software might not meet the specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,258
    OEM ref
    SRPC2024
    Build start
    17 Nov 2014
    Build end
    15 Mar 2017
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD EVITO BM447Ref R/2020/170

    IMPLAUSABLE SIGNALS OF THE ROTARY SENSOR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC DRIVE CAN OCCUR AT HIGH SPEEDS

    Defect

    Implausible signals of the rotary sensor within the electric drive can lead to the deactivation of the power electronics of the drive unit resulting in a loss of propulsion.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the power electronics control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    368
    OEM ref
    SRV2010
    Build start
    23 Nov 2018
    Build end
    27 Jan 2020
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO BM447Ref R/2020/193

    THE SOLDER JOINTS ON THE PINS OF THE PLUG ON THE ENGINE MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The solder joints of the engine control unit may not have been carried out in accordance with the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the diesel injection system control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRX2003
    Build start
    20 Feb 2020
    Build end
    20 Feb 2020
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD X-CLASSRef R/2020/216

    THE ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST MAY MISTAKENLY DETECT AN OBSTACLE WHERE THERE IS NO OBSTACLE

    Defect

    Active Brake Assist system may mistakenly detect an obstacle where there is no obstacle

    Remedy

    Update the software of the driver assistance systems control unit in the affected vehicle

    Vehicles affected
    4,089
    OEM ref
    SRV2013
    Build start
    06 Nov 2017
    Build end
    31 May 2019
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD ML/GLERef R/2020/231

    SOFTWARE UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    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. Check and replace N0x sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,230
    OEM ref
    SRPC2020
    Build start
    24 Feb 2012
    Build end
    06 Jun 2017
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2020/217

    THE ELECTRIC LINES ROUTED NEAR THE FRAME FOR THE ROTATING SEATS MAY GET JAMMED

    Defect

    Electric lines routed near the frame for the rotating seats may get jammed and thus be damaged.

    Remedy

    Correct the routing of the wiring harnesses of the rotating seats on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    270
    OEM ref
    SRV2014
    Build start
    31 Oct 2018
    Build end
    14 Nov 2019
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2020/217

    THE ELECTRIC LINES ROUTED NEAR THE FRAME FOR THE ROTATING SEATS MAY GET JAMMED

    Defect

    Electric lines routed near the frame for the rotating seats may get jammed and thus be damaged.

    Remedy

    Correct the routing of the wiring harnesses of the rotating seats on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    270
    OEM ref
    SRV2014
    Build start
    31 Oct 2018
    Build end
    14 Nov 2019
  • 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
  • 02 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef 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
  • 26 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2020/178

    THE TENSILE STRENGTH OF THE WELDS ON THE REAR CROSSMEMBER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember might not meet the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the rear crossmember

    Vehicles affected
    77
    OEM ref
    SRPC2012
    Build start
    21 Sept 2019
    Build end
    23 Oct 2019
  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef 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
  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLSRef 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
  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef 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 Feb 2020

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