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  • 22 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2018/354

    REAR SPOILER ON REAR END DOOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FITTED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The rear spoiler could detach from the vehicle completely.

    Remedy

    The security of the rear spoiler is checked and made safe if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    SRPC1848
    Build start
    01 Oct 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 22 Feb 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS (177)Ref R/2019/021

    A DESIGNED PERFORATION IN THE DASHBOARD MAY NOT MATCH THE CURRENT SPECIFICATION. THE AIRBAG COULD BE DAMAGED AS IT OPENS

    Defect

    On the front passenger airbag deployment the airbag could be damaged as it opens.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to be recalled and the dashboard replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRPC1854
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    30 Aug 2018
  • 18 Feb 2019MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2019/056

    ROOF COVER FOR HYBRID STORAGE BATTERIES COULD BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    Roof Cover for Hybrid storage batteries could become detached.

    Remedy

    New revised mounting brackets and fixings to be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    TI65.00M19027A
    Build start
    22 Oct 2018
    Build end
    08 Nov 2018
  • 29 Jan 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/004

    THE LOCK STATUS OF THE STEERING COUPLING WAS NOT CORRECTLY DOCUMENTED

    Defect

    The lock status of the steering coupling was not correctly documented following assembly.

    Remedy

    As a precautionary measure on affected vehicles the lock status of the steering coupling will be determined and reworked if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    SRPC1849
    Build start
    01 May 2018
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 29 Jan 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/004

    THE LOCK STATUS OF THE STEERING COUPLING WAS NOT CORRECTLY DOCUMENTED

    Defect

    The lock status of the steering coupling was not correctly documented following assembly.

    Remedy

    As a precautionary measure on affected vehicles the lock status of the steering coupling will be determined and reworked if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    SRPC1849
    Build start
    01 May 2018
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 29 Jan 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/003

    THE LOCKS OF THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SEAT BACKREST WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LOCK

    Defect

    The locks of the right and/or left seat backrest may not be able to lock.

    Remedy

    The seat backrest locks will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    SRPC1850
    Build start
    01 May 2018
    Build end
    30 Aug 2018
  • 14 Jan 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2018/327

    THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL FEED HOSE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    Fuel hose might be incorrectly routed with a possibility of chaffing and leakage.

    Remedy

    Check the routing of the fuel feed hose on affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    31,658
    OEM ref
    SRPC1846
    Build start
    01 Oct 2015
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 11 Jan 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2018/311

    IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE EMISSIONS CERTAIN SPECIFIC CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTINALITIES MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT OF THE VEHICLES

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors before & after the catalytic convertor.

    Vehicles affected
    825
    OEM ref
    SRPC1844
    Build start
    26 Aug 2014
    Build end
    15 Oct 2015
  • 09 Jan 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2018/271

    TO IMPROVE THE EMISSIONS OF OUR VEHICLE AS QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES TO CERTAIN VEHICLES FROM MODEL SERIES V CLASS (447.8)

    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
    4,626
    OEM ref
    SRPC1841
    Build start
    09 Sept 2015
    Build end
    15 Jun 2018
  • 07 Jan 2019MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURISMORef R/2019/002

    THE DROP ARM DOES NOT CONFORM TO PRESCRIBED SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The drop arm does not conform to prescribed specifications

    Remedy

    Check the drop arm and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    44
    OEM ref
    TI46.40U10716A
    Build start
    01 Dec 2017
    Build end
    12 Apr 2018
  • 27 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD CITAN 415Ref R/2018/210

    HOLE MAY APPEAR IN THE HEAT SHIELD CONNECTION AT THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER/CATALYTIC CONVERTER HOUSING

    Defect

    A fault in the welding process could cause a leak

    Remedy

    Replace particulate filter/catalyst converter on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    SRV1807
    Build start
    12 Mar 2018
    Build end
    21 Mar 2018
  • 27 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/264

    POST-COLLISION BRAKE FUNCTION WITHIN ESP WAS NOT ACTIVATED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The post-collision brake function within the Electronic Stability Programme was not activated during production.

    Remedy

    The Electronic Stability Program control unit software will be updated to the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    149
    OEM ref
    SRV1809
    Build start
    06 Apr 2018
    Build end
    01 Jun 2018
  • 27 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/264

    POST-COLLISION BRAKE FUNCTION WITHIN ESP WAS NOT ACTIVATED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The post-collision brake function within the Electronic Stability Programme was not activated during production.

    Remedy

    The Electronic Stability Program control unit software will be updated to the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    149
    OEM ref
    SRV1809
    Build start
    06 Apr 2018
    Build end
    01 Jun 2018
  • 21 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/322

    THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING EXIT WARNING SUB FEATURE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED AFTER THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF

    Defect

    Vehicle exit warning feature does not function as designed after the ignition is switched off.

    Remedy

    Update both front door control units software on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    SRV1815
    Build start
    12 Jun 2018
    Build end
    10 Jul 2018
  • 21 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/372

    AN INCORRECT LENGTH LINKAGE WAS MOUNTED ON THE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR OF THE REAR AXLE

    Defect

    An incorrect length linkage fitted to headlight range control sensor.

    Remedy

    Replace headlamp range control level sensor.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRV1816
    Build start
    29 May 2018
    Build end
    29 May 2018
  • 20 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/279

    DRIVER SUPPORT AND ASSIST FUNCTIONS DISTRONIC HOLD DRIVE AWAY ASSIST AND RCTA ARE NOT ACTIVE OR AVAILABLE IN THE ESP DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    Driver support and assistant functions are not active or available in the ESP control unit due to a software error.

    Remedy

    The software of the ESP control unit will be up-dated with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRV1810
    Build start
    24 May 2018
    Build end
    13 Jun 2018
  • 20 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/279

    DRIVER SUPPORT AND ASSIST FUNCTIONS DISTRONIC HOLD DRIVE AWAY ASSIST AND RCTA ARE NOT ACTIVE OR AVAILABLE IN THE ESP DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    Driver support and assistant functions are not active or available in the ESP control unit due to a software error.

    Remedy

    The software of the ESP control unit will be up-dated with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRV1810
    Build start
    24 May 2018
    Build end
    13 Jun 2018
  • 18 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2018/296

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

    Defect

    Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system.

    Remedy

    Replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.

    Vehicles affected
    151
    OEM ref
    SRPC1842
    Build start
    01 Apr 2017
    Build end
    30 Jun 2018
  • 18 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLSRef R/2018/296

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

    Defect

    Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system.

    Remedy

    Replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.

    Vehicles affected
    151
    OEM ref
    SRPC1842
    Build start
    01 Apr 2017
    Build end
    30 Jun 2018
  • 17 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/265

    BACKLIGHT ILLUMINATION OF THE HAZARD WARNING PUSH BUTTON SWITCH IS DEACTIVATED AFTER APPROX 20 MINS DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY SOFTWARE

    Defect

    The backlight illumination of the hazard warning push button switch is deactivated after approximately 20 minutes driving.

    Remedy

    Software in the control unit will be updated with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    770
    OEM ref
    SRV1808
    Build start
    06 Apr 2018
    Build end
    01 Jun 2018
  • 17 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2018/265

    BACKLIGHT ILLUMINATION OF THE HAZARD WARNING PUSH BUTTON SWITCH IS DEACTIVATED AFTER APPROX 20 MINS DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY SOFTWARE

    Defect

    The backlight illumination of the hazard warning push button switch is deactivated after approximately 20 minutes driving.

    Remedy

    Software in the control unit will be updated with the latest version.

    Vehicles affected
    770
    OEM ref
    SRV1808
    Build start
    06 Apr 2018
    Build end
    01 Jun 2018
  • 14 Dec 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2018/209

    BLIND SPOT MONITORING EXIT WARNING INOPERABLE AFTER IGNITION SWITCHED OFF

    Defect

    Blind spot vehicle exit warning failure

    Remedy

    Update software on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    31
    OEM ref
    SRV1806
    Build start
    03 May 2018
    Build end
    28 May 2018
  • 29 Nov 2018MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2018/339

    THE USB CHARGING SOCKETS STOP WORKING AFTER A SHORT TIME IN USE

    Defect

    The USB charging sockets stop working and may overheat.

    Remedy

    Stage 1 Electrically decommissioning the USB charging sockets. Stage 2 to replace USB charging sockets once the new part has been fully tested.

    Vehicles affected
    55
    OEM ref
    TI82.00M18010A
    Build start
    20 Jun 2018
    Build end
    20 Oct 2018
  • 29 Nov 2018MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURISMORef R/2018/339

    THE USB CHARGING SOCKETS STOP WORKING AFTER A SHORT TIME IN USE

    Defect

    The USB charging sockets stop working and may overheat.

    Remedy

    Stage 1 Electrically decommissioning the USB charging sockets. Stage 2 to replace USB charging sockets once the new part has been fully tested.

    Vehicles affected
    55
    OEM ref
    TI82.00M18010A
    Build start
    20 Jun 2018
    Build end
    21 Oct 2018
  • 28 Nov 2018MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2018/337

    CORROSION ON PIN TERMINAL BLOCK FOR STARTER AND ALTERNATOR

    Defect

    Possible corrosion on the pin terminal block for the starter and alternator.

    Remedy

    Change of pin terminal block orientation with installation of a new bracket.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    TI15.00M10316A
    Build start
    12 Apr 2017
    Build end
    29 Jun 2017

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