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  • 13 Nov 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/286

    THE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The headlight adjustment might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Check the headlight adjustment on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    160
    OEM ref
    SRPC2037
    Build start
    14 Jun 2018
    Build end
    07 Mar 2019
  • 09 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef 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 C-CLASSRef 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
  • 06 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/240

    THE SEAT BELT WARNING FUNCTION DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The seat belt warning function does not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Activate the correct seat belt warning scenario in the instrument cluster

    Vehicles affected
    45
    OEM ref
    SRPC2029
    Build start
    16 Mar 2016
    Build end
    27 Feb 2019
  • 06 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef 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
  • 05 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/200

    CERTAIN SPECIFIC CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONS MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT

    Defect

    Certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management of the vehicles

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software

    Vehicles affected
    23,302
    OEM ref
    SRPC2025
    Build start
    20 Oct 2008
    Build end
    15 Jan 2013
  • 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
  • 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
  • 21 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef 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 C-CLASSRef 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
  • 17 Jul 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/137

    THE HEAT SHIELD INSTALLED AT THE TURBOCHARGER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The heat shield installed at the turbocharger may not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Replace the heat shield on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    27
    OEM ref
    SRPC2017
    Build start
    02 Mar 2019
    Build end
    06 Mar 2019
  • 17 Jul 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/084

    THE DIMENSION OF THE BRAKE DISCS ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY BE TOO SMALL

    Defect

    The dimension of the brake discs installed on the front axle might be too small.

    Remedy

    Replace the brake discs on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    SRPC2010
    Build start
    23 Sept 2018
    Build end
    09 Jul 2019
  • 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
  • 12 Mar 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/047

    THE SPRING DAMPER SOFTWARE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The spring damper software might not meet specification affecting level sensors and headlight range.

    Remedy

    Replace the spring damper control unit on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC2006
    Build start
    21 Dec 2015
    Build end
    21 Dec 2015
  • 05 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/338

    THE TIE ROD MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY MOUNTED TO THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE STUB

    Defect

    The mechanical connection between tie rod and right front axle stub might not be ensured.

    Remedy

    Replace the tie rod of the right front axle on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    SRPC1946
    Build start
    06 Feb 2019
    Build end
    12 Feb 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef 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
  • 21 Jun 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/160

    THE MOUNTING BOLTS OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL RETURN LINE AND THE CRANK CASE VENTILATION LINE MIGHT HAVE BEEN INTERCHANGED

    Defect

    The mounting bolts of the turbocharger oil return line might have been interchanged

    Remedy

    Replace the mounting bolts

    Vehicles affected
    18
    OEM ref
    SRPC1914
    Build start
    01 Dec 2018
    Build end
    31 Jan 2019
  • 08 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/077

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    25
    OEM ref
    SRPC1901 / 5499302
    Build start
    01 Aug 2014
    Build end
    15 May 2018
  • 03 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef 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
  • 02 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/040

    SWITCHES IN CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The switches in certain seat belt buckles might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

    Remedy

    The affected seat belt buckles are to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,570
    OEM ref
    SRPC1851
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 17 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/108

    A RESET IN THE CPC CONTROL UNIT COULD OCCUR WHILST DRIVING

    Defect

    The ECO Start-Stop function may be disabled and cause the vehicle to stall.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to be recalled and the software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    69
    OEM ref
    SRPC1912
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 16 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/092

    A LOCK NUT MAY BE CRACKED IN THE STEERING GEAR

    Defect

    A lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear.

    Remedy

    The electric power steering is to be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    6,684
    OEM ref
    SRPC1857
    Build start
    01 Dec 2017
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 01 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/089

    A LOCK NUT MAY BE CRACKED IN THE STEERING GEAR

    Defect

    A lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear.

    Remedy

    The electric power steering is to be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    SRPC1856
    Build start
    01 Mar 2015
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 29 Mar 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/022

    THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE MAY NOT MATCH THE CURRENT SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The ESP control unit may not be initialised as intended during the start-up process.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to be recalled and ESP control unit software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    5,894
    OEM ref
    SRPC1858

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