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  • 12 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD CITANRef R/2019/373

    THERE IS A FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE INFORMATION IN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL CONCERNING PARKING THE VEHICLE

    Defect

    Incorrect operation of automatic gearbox may allow vehicle to roll away.

    Remedy

    Update operator's manuals and apply an information label in the vicinity of the selector lever

    Vehicles affected
    65
    OEM ref
    SRV1916
    Build start
    30 May 2016
    Build end
    15 Apr 2019
  • 12 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD EVITORef R/2019/320

    POTENTIAL DECOUPLING OF HV BATTERIES FROM THE ELECTRIC DRIVETRAIN

    Defect

    The high-voltage batteries could decouple from the electric drivetrain.

    Remedy

    All three HV batteries will be replaced on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    39
    OEM ref
    SRV1910
    Build start
    10 Jun 2015
    Build end
    07 Mar 2017
  • 11 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/278

    THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    2,140
    OEM ref
    SRPC1942
    Build start
    01 Nov 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 08 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2019/327

    THE REFRIGERANT IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    624
    OEM ref
    SRPC1937
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 08 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/327

    THE REFRIGERANT IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    624
    OEM ref
    SRPC1937
    Build start
    01 Jan 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 08 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SL 231Ref R/2019/342

    THE REFRIGERANT IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    226
    OEM ref
    SRPC1943
    Build start
    01 Nov 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 07 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD AMG GTRef R/2019/302

    THE BONDING BETWEEN THE CARBON FIBRE DRIVESHAFT AND THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION FLANGE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The bonding between the carbon-fibre driveshaft and the engine-/transmission flange might not meet the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the carbon-fibre driveshaft on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    293
    OEM ref
    SRPC1944
    Build start
    01 Jun 2015
    Build end
    31 Mar 2016
  • 07 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/354

    THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    Adapt the air conditioning system for usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    1,407
    OEM ref
    SRPC1941
    Build start
    01 Nov 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 07 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2019/354

    THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    Adapt the air conditioning system for usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    1,407
    OEM ref
    SRPC1941
    Build start
    01 Nov 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 07 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2019/354

    THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    Adapt the air conditioning system for usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    1,407
    OEM ref
    SRPC1941
    Build start
    01 Nov 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 06 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLSRef R/2019/281

    THE ENGINE COOLANT PUMP ELECTRIC LINE MAY CONTACT AND CHAFE THE ENGINE FAN

    Defect

    The electric line for the power supply of the engine coolant pump might chafe on the engine fan.

    Remedy

    Check and repair damage if required. The routing of the electric line will be modified in order to prevent potential contact with the engine fan.

    Vehicles affected
    230
    OEM ref
    SRPC1945
    Build start
    01 Nov 2017
    Build end
    31 Jan 2019
  • 05 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/337

    THE FOUR LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIR BAG MIGHT BE MISSING

    Defect

    Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate.

    Remedy

    Check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,345
    OEM ref
    SRPC1947
    Build start
    09 Aug 2018
    Build end
    17 Sept 2019
  • 05 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQCRef R/2019/337

    THE FOUR LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIR BAG MIGHT BE MISSING

    Defect

    Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate.

    Remedy

    Check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,345
    OEM ref
    SRPC1947
    Build start
    09 Aug 2018
    Build end
    17 Sept 2019
  • 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
  • 05 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2019/337

    THE FOUR LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIR BAG MIGHT BE MISSING

    Defect

    Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate.

    Remedy

    Check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,345
    OEM ref
    SRPC1947
    Build start
    09 Aug 2018
    Build end
    17 Sept 2019
  • 05 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2019/348

    THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MAY NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    58
    OEM ref
    SRPC1949
    Build start
    01 Nov 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 05 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2019/337

    THE FOUR LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIR BAG MIGHT BE MISSING

    Defect

    Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate.

    Remedy

    Check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,345
    OEM ref
    SRPC1947
    Build start
    09 Aug 2018
    Build end
    17 Sept 2019
  • 05 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2019/348

    THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MAY NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    58
    OEM ref
    SRPC1949
    Build start
    01 Nov 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 01 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD EVITORef R/2019/319

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED AND DELIVERED WITHOUT AN OPERATOR'S MANUAL

    Defect

    Vehicles may have been produced and possibly delivered without an operator's manual

    Remedy

    Supply the missing printed version of the operator�s manual to the vehicle service folder in the affect vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    30
    OEM ref
    SRV1914
    Build start
    28 Mar 2019
    Build end
    23 Apr 2019
  • 01 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 906Ref R/2019/318

    A THERMAL OVERLOAD CAN OCCUR AT THE FUSE CARRIER OF THE COMPRESSOR FOR THE AIR SUSPENSION AND ASSOCIATED LINES

    Defect

    A thermal overload can occur at the fuse carrier of the compressor for the air suspension as well as at the associated lines.

    Remedy

    The fuse holder and fuses of the air suspension compressor will be removed and the electric lines will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    SRV1912
    Build start
    06 Nov 2013
    Build end
    16 Oct 2017
  • 01 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD EVITORef R/2019/346

    POSSIBLE ERROR IN THE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE OF THE ELECTRICAL DRIVETRAIN

    Defect

    The instrument cluster may display a range that is higher than what actually remains.

    Remedy

    Update the powertrain software and add an insert to the operator's manual.

    Vehicles affected
    68
    OEM ref
    SRV1913
    Build start
    23 Nov 2018
    Build end
    23 Apr 2019
  • 01 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2019/280

    ON ACTIVATION OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG THE PILLAR COVER MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The curtain airbag might not deploy as intended.

    Remedy

    Check the installation of the pillar covers and correct if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1939
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    30 Sept 2018
  • 01 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2019/322

    THE SCREW CONNECTION ON THE UPPER HOOD CATCH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The screw connection of the upper hood (bonnet) catch may not have been secured properly

    Remedy

    Check the torque of the screw connection and replace any missing screws if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    8,362
    OEM ref
    SRV1915
    Build start
    22 Mar 2018
    Build end
    22 Aug 2019
  • 01 Nov 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2019/347

    THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    432
    OEM ref
    SRPC1948
    Build start
    01 Nov 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 23 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SL 231Ref R/2019/336

    THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

    Vehicles affected
    642
    OEM ref
    SRPC1938
    Build start
    01 Jan 2013
    Build end
    30 Jun 2013

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