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  • 26 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO 447Ref R/2018/280

    IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    The software in multiple control units will be updated

    Vehicles affected
    5,423
    OEM ref
    SRV1811
    Build start
    31 May 2016
    Build end
    03 Sept 2018
  • 26 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO 447Ref R/2018/283

    IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    The software in multiple control units will be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    5,796
    OEM ref
    SRV1814
    Build start
    30 Jan 2015
    Build end
    11 May 2018
  • 26 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO 447Ref R/2018/281

    IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    The software in multiple control units will be updated

    Vehicles affected
    285
    OEM ref
    SRV1812
    Build start
    22 May 2015
    Build end
    15 May 2018
  • 26 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO 447Ref R/2018/282

    IMPROVE THE VEHICLE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES.

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    The software in multiple control units will be updated

    Vehicles affected
    5,274
    OEM ref
    SRV1813
    Build start
    02 Dec 2014
    Build end
    07 Sept 2016
  • 19 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SLCRef R/2018/268

    DOORS ON LEFT VEHICLE SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE) REMAIN PERMANENTLY LOCKED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOCKED/UNLOCKED WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY

    Defect

    Possible inability to open the left hand door externally or internally.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected door locks on the left side of the vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    5,030
    OEM ref
    SRPC1839
    Build start
    01 Oct 2017
    Build end
    30 Apr 2018
  • 19 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2018/268

    DOORS ON LEFT VEHICLE SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE) REMAIN PERMANENTLY LOCKED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOCKED/UNLOCKED WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY

    Defect

    Possible inability to open the left hand door externally or internally.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected door locks on the left side of the vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    5,030
    OEM ref
    SRPC1839
    Build start
    01 Oct 2017
    Build end
    30 Apr 2018
  • 19 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SL CLASSRef R/2018/268

    DOORS ON LEFT VEHICLE SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE) REMAIN PERMANENTLY LOCKED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOCKED/UNLOCKED WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY

    Defect

    Possible inability to open the left hand door externally or internally.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected door locks on the left side of the vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    5,030
    OEM ref
    SRPC1839
    Build start
    01 Oct 2017
    Build end
    30 Apr 2018
  • 19 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2018/268

    DOORS ON LEFT VEHICLE SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE) REMAIN PERMANENTLY LOCKED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOCKED/UNLOCKED WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY

    Defect

    Possible inability to open the left hand door externally or internally.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected door locks on the left side of the vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    5,030
    OEM ref
    SRPC1839
    Build start
    01 Oct 2017
    Build end
    30 Apr 2018
  • 14 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2018/223

    AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP IF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS RECOGNISED AS BEING UNOCCUPIED

    Defect

    Front passenger air bag off light does not illuminate in some circumstances

    Remedy

    Recode the airbag control unit on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    5,906
    OEM ref
    SRX1802
    Build start
    01 Nov 2013
    Build end
    23 Apr 2018
  • 14 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2018/222

    AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP IF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS RECOGNISED AS BEING UNOCCUPIED

    Defect

    front passenger air bag off light does not illuminate in some circumstances

    Remedy

    Recode the airbag control unit on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    5,870
    OEM ref
    SRX1802
    Build start
    01 Nov 2013
    Build end
    23 Apr 2018
  • 05 Nov 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2018/253

    FAULTY ROUTING OF SENSOR HOSE IN FRONT BUMPER MAY IMPAIR THE FUNCTION OF THE ACTIVE HOOD

    Defect

    The function of the active hood may be impaired.

    Remedy

    Check the routing of the silicone hose for the active hood and correct if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    152
    OEM ref
    SRPC1835
    Build start
    01 Oct 2016
    Build end
    31 Jan 2018
  • 19 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2018/266

    TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONALITIES MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT

    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
    15,692
    OEM ref
    SRPC1838
    Build start
    01 Dec 2013
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 19 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2018/266

    TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONALITIES MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT

    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
    15,692
    OEM ref
    SRPC1838
    Build start
    01 Dec 2013
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 19 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2018/266

    TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONALITIES MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT

    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
    15,692
    OEM ref
    SRPC1838
    Build start
    01 Dec 2013
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 19 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2018/266

    TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONALITIES MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT

    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
    15,692
    OEM ref
    SRPC1838
    Build start
    01 Dec 2013
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 19 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLSRef R/2018/267

    RIVETING OF THE SEAT BELT HOUSING COVER AT FRONT SEATS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATION AND RIVETS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The riveting of the seat belt housing cover at the front seats may not comply with the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the driver and front passenger side seat belts in the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    52
    OEM ref
    SRPC1837
    Build start
    01 Jul 2017
    Build end
    31 Mar 2018
  • 19 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD AMG GTRef R/2018/267

    RIVETING OF THE SEAT BELT HOUSING COVER AT FRONT SEATS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATION AND RIVETS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The riveting of the seat belt housing cover at the front seats may not comply with the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the driver and front passenger side seat belts in the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    52
    OEM ref
    SRPC1837
    Build start
    01 Jul 2017
    Build end
    31 Mar 2018
  • 15 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2018/254

    AN ELECTRIC LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED OUTSIDE OF THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    An electric line in the engine compartment may have been routed outside of the specification.

    Remedy

    Check the routing of the wiring harness at the prefuse box in the engine compartment and correct if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    8,562
    OEM ref
    SRPC1836
    Build start
    01 Oct 2014
    Build end
    30 Apr 2018
  • 12 Oct 2018MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURISMORef R/2018/304

    ERROR IN THE DOCUMENTATION FOR SYSTEM AND VEHICLE TYPE APPROVALS

    Defect

    Error in the documentation for system and vehicle type approvals.

    Remedy

    Three-point seat belts have to be retro fitted to the first row of seats behind the kitchenette.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    Ti86.60U10682A
    Build start
    01 Jan 2018
    Build end
    12 Oct 2018
  • 11 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2018/249

    CERTAIN PARAMETERS OF THE ACTIVE LANE KEEPING ASSIST WITHIN THE MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA SOFTWARE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Active Lane Keeping Assist might not initiate a brake intervention in case of an unwanted lane change.

    Remedy

    Update the multipurpose camera software of affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    34
    OEM ref
    SRPC1833
    Build start
    01 Jan 2017
    Build end
    31 Mar 2018
  • 10 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2018/250

    MULTIBEAM LED HEADLAMP CONTROL UNIT CODING MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    Multi beam LED Headlamp control units may not correspond with the specifications.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles recode the control units of the headlamps and LED matrix on the left & right.

    Vehicles affected
    449
    OEM ref
    SRPC1834
    Build start
    01 Sept 2017
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 10 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2018/232

    CHILD SEAT ISOFIX MOUNTING SUPPORT MAY BE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ISOFIX mounting support incorrect specification

    Remedy

    Replace ISOFIX mounting support on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    16
    OEM ref
    SRPC1832
    Build start
    01 Oct 2017
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 01 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLSRef R/2018/226

    REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Hydrogen may be embedded in the piston material of rear brake calipers.

    Remedy

    Bleed the hydraulic brake system of the rear axle of affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,890
    OEM ref
    SRPC1830
    Build start
    01 Apr 2018
    Build end
    30 Jun 2018
  • 01 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2018/226

    REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Hydrogen may be embedded in the piston material of rear brake calipers.

    Remedy

    Bleed the hydraulic brake system of the rear axle of affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,890
    OEM ref
    SRPC1830
    Build start
    01 Apr 2018
    Build end
    30 Jun 2018
  • 01 Oct 2018MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2018/231

    BONDING OF THE REAR BELTLINE TRIM STRIPS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Bonding of the rear beltline trim strips may not correspond to the specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the trim strips of the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    7,800
    OEM ref
    SRPC1831
    Build start
    01 Jan 2016
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017

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