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  • 02 Mar 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO KRef R/2019/361

    THE SEALING OF THE ROOF DRIVER AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM COULD BE INSUFFICIENT

    Defect

    Water can enter in the vehicle interior via the roof mounting point through the connections of the roof module of the air conditioning for the driver's area.

    Remedy

    Apply an additional sealing bead as a barrier around the roof mounting point.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    83.30M19064A
    Build start
    03 Dec 2012
    Build end
    09 Sept 2019
  • 02 Mar 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO LE MURef R/2019/361

    THE SEALING OF THE ROOF DRIVER AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM COULD BE INSUFFICIENT

    Defect

    Water can enter in the vehicle interior via the roof mounting point through the connections of the roof module of the air conditioning for the driver's area.

    Remedy

    Apply an additional sealing bead as a barrier around the roof mounting point.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    83.30M19064A
    Build start
    03 Dec 2012
    Build end
    09 Sept 2019
  • 02 Mar 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO GRef R/2019/361

    THE SEALING OF THE ROOF DRIVER AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM COULD BE INSUFFICIENT

    Defect

    Water can enter in the vehicle interior via the roof mounting point through the connections of the roof module of the air conditioning for the driver's area.

    Remedy

    Apply an additional sealing bead as a barrier around the roof mounting point.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    83.30M19064A
    Build start
    03 Dec 2012
    Build end
    09 Sept 2019
  • 02 Mar 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO LE URef R/2019/361

    THE SEALING OF THE ROOF DRIVER AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM COULD BE INSUFFICIENT

    Defect

    Water can enter in the vehicle interior via the roof mounting point through the connections of the roof module of the air conditioning for the driver's area.

    Remedy

    Apply an additional sealing bead as a barrier around the roof mounting point.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    83.30M19064A
    Build start
    03 Dec 2012
    Build end
    09 Sept 2019
  • 18 Feb 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2019/324

    THE SPRING PIN OF THE HEAD RESTRAINT OF THE SEAT OR BENCH MAY BE MISSING OR NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED

    Defect

    The head restraints in the rear may have been installed with an incorrect substructure including the head restraint bars.

    Remedy

    Check the headrests on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    SRX2000
    Build start
    13 Mar 2019
    Build end
    21 Mar 2019
  • 05 Feb 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2020/029

    THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The passenger airbag might not meet specifications

    Remedy

    Replace the passenger airbag

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1918
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Dec 2018
  • 05 Feb 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SLKRef R/2020/011

    EMISSION OUTPUT REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT

    Defect

    Emission output requires improvement

    Remedy

    Update software in the engine control unit and replace the NOx sensor if required.

    Vehicles affected
    5,255
    OEM ref
    SRPC1960
    Build start
    01 Jun 2015
    Build end
    30 Aug 2017
  • 05 Feb 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SLCRef R/2020/011

    EMISSION OUTPUT REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT

    Defect

    Emission output requires improvement

    Remedy

    Update software in the engine control unit and replace the NOx sensor if required.

    Vehicles affected
    5,255
    OEM ref
    SRPC1960
    Build start
    01 Jun 2015
    Build end
    30 Aug 2017
  • 03 Feb 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2019/389

    THE THREADED CONNECTION OF A CHAIN WHEEL TO THE CRANKCASE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The threaded connection of a chain wheel to the engine crankcase might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the Engine of affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC2002
    Build start
    27 Feb 2018
    Build end
    27 Feb 2018
  • 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
  • 14 Jan 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS (177)Ref R/2019/371

    A WELD SEAM ON THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE LEFT FRONT SEAT MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENTLY WELDED

    Defect

    A weld seam on the height adjustment of the left front seat might be insufficiently welded

    Remedy

    Replace the tilt adjuster of the left front seat on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    380
    OEM ref
    SRPC1955
    Build start
    16 Oct 2018
    Build end
    30 Nov 2018
  • 14 Jan 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD CITANRef R/2019/445

    DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR THE ECO START/STOP FUNCTION MAY NOT BE PRESENT

    Defect

    The ECO start/stop function may not be present for certain vehicles.

    Remedy

    Perform coding in the fuse and relay module control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    284
    OEM ref
    SRV1919
    Build start
    13 Dec 2018
    Build end
    22 Feb 2019
  • 14 Jan 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2019/447

    IN CASE OF PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITION THE AIRBAG FLAP IN THE DASHBOARD MAY COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The dashboard airbag flap may not have been manufactured according to specification.

    Remedy

    Renew the cover sheet of the dashboard including the passenger-side airbag flap.

    Vehicles affected
    184
    OEM ref
    SRPC1957
    Build start
    03 Jan 2019
    Build end
    09 May 2019
  • 10 Jan 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/341

    THE FIXATION OF THE REAR DOOR WINDOWS TRIM BAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specification.

    Remedy

    Check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,665
    OEM ref
    SRPC1953
    Build start
    18 Oct 2018
    Build end
    27 Sept 2019
  • 10 Jan 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLSRef R/2019/341

    THE FIXATION OF THE REAR DOOR WINDOWS TRIM BAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specification.

    Remedy

    Check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,665
    OEM ref
    SRPC1953
    Build start
    18 Oct 2018
    Build end
    27 Sept 2019
  • 10 Jan 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQCRef R/2019/355

    THE BOLT IN THE FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOT MEET DUABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The bolt in the front axle differential transmission might not meet durability specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the electric powertrain of the front axle on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    150
    OEM ref
    SRPC1951
    Build start
    22 Feb 2019
    Build end
    06 Oct 2019
  • 19 Dec 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2019/134

    STEERING GEAR HOUSING COVER AND POWER PACK ALUMINIUM BOLTS MAY CORRODE

    Defect

    Aluminium screws of the steering gear housing cover and the power pack could corrode and fail

    Remedy

    Replace the aluminium screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear.

    Vehicles affected
    2,587
    OEM ref
    SRX1905
    Build start
    24 Nov 2014
    Build end
    23 Sept 2016
  • 19 Dec 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/340

    FRONT SEAT BELT END FITTING MAY NOT BE MOUNTED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    Front seat belt may not be mounted correctly

    Remedy

    Check the bolt connection on the front seat belt end fitting and repair if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    605
    OEM ref
    SRPC1950
    Build start
    21 Mar 2018
    Build end
    05 Jul 2018
  • 12 Dec 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2019/321

    VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITH THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

    Defect

    Vehicles may not have been delivered with the current version of the printed operator's manual.

    Remedy

    Replace the operator's manual the service booklet and the fuse assignment supplement of the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    46
    OEM ref
    SRX1904
    Build start
    24 Apr 2019
    Build end
    04 May 2019
  • 03 Dec 2019MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2019/299

    POTENTIAL FOR A THERMAL OVERLOAD WHICH CAN OCCUR AT A CERTAIN CONNECTION POINT TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARD

    Defect

    Potential for a thermal overload of auxiliary switchboard

    Remedy

    Check if an auxiliary switchboard with the batch 35/2015 or 36/2015 has been installed and if necessary replace the panel with an improved version

    Vehicles affected
    23
    OEM ref
    HRB17316
    Build start
    01 Oct 2015
    Build end
    25 Jul 2019
  • 28 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SL CLASSRef R/2019/362

    REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    A deviation in the production process may have led to a blowhole in the area of the front left suspension mounting point

    Remedy

    Check the front left bolt connection. If the connection is impaired the defect is irreparable and a buyback of the vehicle is necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    SRPC1952
    Build start
    26 Mar 2019
    Build end
    02 May 2019
  • 22 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SL CLASSRef R/2019/279

    THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CUSHION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SEWN ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Front passenger airbag cushion may not have been sewn correctly

    Remedy

    Replace front passenger airbag on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    88
    OEM ref
    SRPC1923
    Build start
    01 Mar 2018
    Build end
    30 Nov 2018
  • 15 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2019/375

    VEHICLES WERE DELIVERED WITH A HIGHER TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL THAN INTENDED

    Defect

    Vehicles were delivered with a higher transmission oil level than intended.

    Remedy

    Check the transmission oil level and drain any excess transmission oil if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    23
    OEM ref
    SRV1918
    Build start
    04 Feb 2019
    Build end
    12 Feb 2019
  • 13 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2019/345

    STEERING GEAR HOUSING COVER AND POWER PACK ALUMINIUM BOLTS MAY CORRODE

    Defect

    The screws of the power pack on the power steering may fail.

    Remedy

    Replace and wax the screws on the steering gear and replace the steering gear if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    10,321
    OEM ref
    SRX1905
    Build start
    24 Nov 2014
    Build end
    23 Sept 2016
  • 13 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD EVITORef R/2019/374

    ONE OF THE CAPS ON THE HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER DISTRIBUTOR BOX MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY SECURED

    Defect

    One of the caps on the high-voltage power distributor box may not be sufficiently secured.

    Remedy

    Check the plastic cap on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    38
    OEM ref
    SRV1917
    Build start
    23 Nov 2018
    Build end
    01 Mar 2019

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