DVLA recall archive
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THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL FEED HOSE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel hose might be incorrectly routed with a possibility of chaffing and leakage.
Check the routing of the fuel feed hose on affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRESPOND TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system.
Replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.
FAULTY ROUTING OF SENSOR HOSE IN FRONT BUMPER MAY IMPAIR THE FUNCTION OF THE ACTIVE HOOD
The function of the active hood may be impaired.
Check the routing of the silicone hose for the active hood and correct if necessary.
CHILD SEAT ISOFIX MOUNTING SUPPORT MAY BE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION
ISOFIX mounting support incorrect specification
Replace ISOFIX mounting support on affected vehicles
FAULT IN NAVIGATION SOFTWARE
There is a fault in the navigation software on certain E-Class (213) Cars that have SD card navigation.
Update the software of the navigation system on affected vehicles.
INCORRECT UNDERFLOOR PANELLING INSTALLED
Incorrect engine undertray fitted.
Check and replace engine undertray on affected vehicles.
LASER WELDING BETWEEN BACKREST RAIL AND BACKREST METAL FITTING OF FRONT SEATS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
It has been determined that on certain C-Class (205) and E-Class (213) Cars with AMG performance seats the laser welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver or passenger seat might not meet the specification. The laser welding between the backrest member and the backrest metal fitting may not withstand the required load values. As a result the fitting may detach from the backrest member. In the case of an accident this could result in a higher occupant load. Due to the delivery scenario the fault can only occur on one side of the seat.
As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the backrest member and replace if necessary
LASER WELDING BETWEEN BACKREST RAIL AND BACKREST METAL FITTING OF FRONT SEATS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
It has been determined that on certain C-Class (205) and E-Class (213) Cars with AMG performance seats the laser welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver or passenger seat might not meet the specification. The laser welding between the backrest member and the backrest metal fitting may not withstand the required load values. As a result the fitting may detach from the backrest member. In the case of an accident this could result in a higher occupant load. Due to the delivery scenario the fault can only occur on one side of the seat.
As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the backrest member and replace if necessary
DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT
On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.
On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag
RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT SEAT BACKRESTS MAY NOT LOCK INTO PLACE
The seat backrests on the right side of the front seats in the c-class Coupe/Convertible and E-Class Coupe/Convertible may not fully lock.
As a precautionary measure the lock of the seat backrest on affected vehicles will be check for operation. Where necessary the backrest will be replaced.
RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT SEAT BACKRESTS MAY NOT LOCK INTO PLACE
The seat backrests on the right side of the front seats in the c-class Coupe/Convertible and E-Class Coupe/Convertible may not fully lock.
As a precautionary measure the lock of the seat backrest on affected vehicles will be check for operation. Where necessary the backrest will be replaced.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
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
.Affected vehicles will be recalled to be checked to ensure there is sufficient grounding of the steering components.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE INSECURE
The screws retaining the catalytic converter bracket on the engine bracket may have an incorrect clench. This could lead to vibration and cause the exhaust to crack.
On affected vehicles check screws according to manufacturer's procedures..Depending on findings either replace screws or refer to manufacturer for further guidance
FRONT SEAT BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT FUNCTION
The front seatbelt pre-tensioner ignitors may not perform as expected. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupants. The lock function of the seatbelts is not impaired.
On affected vehicles replace seatbelts with quality assured units.
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED
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.
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
SEATBELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT OPERATE
Due to a deviation in the suppliers production process a specific squib batch may not comply with specifications In the event of an accident during which the left or right hand seat belt tensioner in the rear is activated with out squib ignition the belt may not fully restrain the occupant.
On affected vehicles replace the left and right hand rear seat belts with a correct version.
SEATBELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT OPERATE
Due to a deviation in the suppliers production process a specific squib batch may not comply with specifications In the event of an accident during which the left hand seat belt tensioner in the rear is activated the belt may not fully retrain the occupant.
On affected vehicles replace the left rear seat belt with a correct version.
RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.
Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.
REAR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS MAY FAIL TO RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS AS INTENDED
The rear seatbelt pre-tensioner ignitors may not perform as expected. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupants. The lock functions of the rear seatbelts are not impaired.
Recall the 3400 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace any potentially affected seatbelts with quality assured units.
LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
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.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seatbelts that are likely to be affected.
STEERING POWER ASSIST MAY DEACTIVATE
The connector on the electric power steering control unit may not be properly sealed against water entry. If water enters the control unit the power steering assistance can be lost. The steering assistance not working could increase the risk of collision.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the plug housing of the electric power steering.
OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER FEED PIPE.
Under certain conditions the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger may leak.Oil may contact hot components and there is a risk of fire.
On affected vehicles replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
The propellant mixing ratio in the igniters of the front passenger airbag assembly may not meet specification. If the airbag is required and activated it might not deploy or not completely deploy. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag assembly.
STARTING CURRENT LIMITER MAY OVERLOAD
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.
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR DEFECTIVE
Contacts inside the electric power steering motor may not have been correctly formed. Failure of these contacts would cause the loss of power steering assistance.If this happens a warning lamp will illuminate
Replace the electric power steering motor on affected vehicles.
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