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  • 17 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLSRef 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 E-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
  • 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
  • 10 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2019/105

    THE DRIVER MIGHT TEMPORARILY NOT BE ABLE TO DEACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAM WITH THE HIGH BEAM LEVER.

    Defect

    The driver might temporarily not be able to deactivate the high beam with the high beam lever.

    Remedy

    The software is to be updated on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    957
    OEM ref
    SRPC1911
    Build start
    01 Jul 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2019
  • 10 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/105

    THE DRIVER MIGHT TEMPORARILY NOT BE ABLE TO DEACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAM WITH THE HIGH BEAM LEVER.

    Defect

    The driver might temporarily not be able to deactivate the high beam with the high beam lever.

    Remedy

    The software is to be updated on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    957
    OEM ref
    SRPC1911
    Build start
    01 Jul 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2019
  • 09 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2019/098

    HANDS OFF DETECTION FUNCTION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The Hands-off-Detection function (HoD) might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    The position of the steering boot will be checked and corrected if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1906
    Build start
    01 Jan 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2018
  • 05 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2018/308

    THE AIR CONDITIONER HOUSING MAY POSSIBLY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The airbag control unit may be damaged.

    Remedy

    Replace the air bag control unit on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5,159
    OEM ref
    SRPC1843
    Build start
    01 Nov 2015
    Build end
    30 Nov 2016
  • 05 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/100

    RIGHT SPOILER ON REAR DOOR MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN MOUNTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The right spoiler on the rear door might not have been mounted according to specification.

    Remedy

    The right side spoiler is to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    202
    OEM ref
    SRPC1907
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Jul 2018
  • 01 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-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
  • 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
  • 01 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS (177)Ref R/2019/097

    THE LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIRBAG MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED

    Defect

    One or more of the four locknuts securing the drivers airbag might be insufficiently tightened.

    Remedy

    Replace the driver airbag of affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC1905
    Build start
    01 Aug 2018
    Build end
    31 Dec 2018
  • 01 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2019/097

    THE LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIRBAG MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED

    Defect

    One or more of the four locknuts securing the drivers airbag might be insufficiently tightened.

    Remedy

    Replace the driver airbag of affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC1905
    Build start
    01 Aug 2018
    Build end
    31 Dec 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
  • 29 Mar 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS (177)Ref R/2019/093

    BRAKE HOSE MAY LEAK BRAKE FLUID

    Defect

    Shock absorbers that are too long may have been installed. As a result the brake hoses may be under too much tension.

    Remedy

    The rear axle shock absorbers and rear axle brake hoses are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,476
    OEM ref
    SRPC1903
    Build start
    01 Mar 2018
    Build end
    30 Nov 2018
  • 28 Mar 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2019/084

    ONE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SENSOR MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED

    Defect

    Electric power steering sensor may have been manufactured outside of the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the electric power steering on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    SRX1900
    Build start
    30 Jul 2018
    Build end
    30 Aug 2018
  • 27 Mar 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS (177)Ref R/2019/076

    STARTER WIRING HARNESS FLAT CONDUCTOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ROUTED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The flat conductor of the starter wiring harness might not have been routed according to specifications.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the flat conductor will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    41
    OEM ref
    SRPC1902
    Build start
    01 Apr 2018
    Build end
    30 Jun 2018
  • 08 Mar 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/007

    THE STATUS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS DISPLAYED IN THE CENTRE CONSOLE MIGHT NOT BE INDICATED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The status of the front passenger airbags displayed in the centre console might not be indicated correctly.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles head unit software will be updated

    Vehicles affected
    36,643
    OEM ref
    SRPC1853
    Build start
    01 Aug 2017
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 08 Mar 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2019/007

    THE STATUS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS DISPLAYED IN THE CENTRE CONSOLE MIGHT NOT BE INDICATED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The status of the front passenger airbags displayed in the centre console might not be indicated correctly.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles head unit software will be updated

    Vehicles affected
    36,643
    OEM ref
    SRPC1853
    Build start
    01 Aug 2017
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 05 Mar 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/374

    THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH AN INCORRECT BOLT

    Defect

    The bolted connection between the steering shaft and steering gear may have been fitted with a bolt of the wrong length.

    Remedy

    Vehicles to be checked to confirm if the correct bolt is installed and replace it if this was not the case.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    SRV1817
    Build start
    17 Sept 2018
    Build end
    18 Sept 2018
  • 27 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2018/349

    THE CALIBRATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT CLASIFICATION SYSTEM MAY NOT CORRESPOND TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system.

    Remedy

    Replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.

    Vehicles affected
    163
    OEM ref
    SRPC1847
    Build start
    01 Jan 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2018
  • 27 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2018/349

    THE CALIBRATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT CLASIFICATION SYSTEM MAY NOT CORRESPOND TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system.

    Remedy

    Replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.

    Vehicles affected
    163
    OEM ref
    SRPC1847
    Build start
    01 Jan 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2018
  • 24 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO 447Ref R/2018/381

    INCORRECT DOOR LOCK OPERATING LEVER ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    An incorrect operating lever might have been installed to the door locks on the right side of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Door locks are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    16
    OEM ref
    SRX1803
    Build start
    18 Jul 2018
    Build end
    19 Jul 2018
  • 24 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/380

    INCORRECT DOOR LOCK OPERATING LEVER ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    An incorrect operating lever might have been installed to the door locks on the right side of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Door locks are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    437
    OEM ref
    SRV1819
    Build start
    06 Jul 2018
    Build end
    29 Oct 2018
  • 24 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 906Ref R/2018/379

    INCORRECT DOOR LOCK OPERATING LEVER ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    An incorrect operating lever might have been installed to the door locks on the right side of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Door locks are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    365
    OEM ref
    SRV1818
    Build start
    05 Jul 2018
    Build end
    02 Aug 2018
  • 24 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/380

    INCORRECT DOOR LOCK OPERATING LEVER ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    An incorrect operating lever might have been installed to the door locks on the right side of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Door locks are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    437
    OEM ref
    SRV1819
    Build start
    06 Jul 2018
    Build end
    29 Oct 2018

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