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UK vehicle safety recall archive

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  • 18 Dec 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2017/282

    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
    46,093
    OEM ref
    SRPC1800
    Build start
    01 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 Jul 2017
  • 27 Nov 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2017/315

    FRONT AND SIDE PLASTIC COVERS OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF MAY NOT BE BONDED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The bonding retaining front and side plastic covers on the sunroof may not meet specification. As a result these could detach whilst the vehicle is in motion.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check trims and where necessary re-bond trims.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    SRPC
  • 26 Oct 2017MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2017/253

    RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.

    Remedy

    Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    135
    OEM ref
    SRPC1726
    Build start
    01 Apr 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 04 Sept 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLCRef R/2017/147

    LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The propellant mix in certain seatbelt pre-tensioners ignitors may be incorrect. If the front seatbelt pre-tensioners are deployed the lock function of the pre-tensioners cannot be guaranteed.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seatbelts that are likely to be affected.

    Vehicles affected
    78
    OEM ref
    SRPC1713
    Build start
    01 Apr 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 20 Jun 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLCRef R/2017/096

    STARTING CURRENT LIMITER MAY OVERLOAD

    Defect

    Where the car incurs severe engine damage resulting in the engine failing to turn over (engine seizure) and if the driver repeatedly attempts to start the engine despite the engine not cranking the very high electrical current could lead to overheating of the starting current limiter and the potential for a fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.

    Vehicles affected
    74,444
    OEM ref
    SRPC1708
    Build start
    01 Feb 2014
    Build end
    28 Feb 2017
  • 19 Apr 2017MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLCRef R/2017/124

    FAULTY CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO PERFORM OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 December 2016 and 5 December 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    SRPC1709
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017

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