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  • 30 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ECONICRef R/2016/188

    BRAKES MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED

    Defect

    During production faulty rear axle modulator/proportional valves may have been fitted.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace valves as necessary. **NOTE 4X2 AND 4X4 TRACTOR UNITS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN**.

    Vehicles affected
    1,008
    OEM ref
    SRL1604
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    01 Aug 2016
  • 30 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ATEGORef R/2016/188

    BRAKES MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED

    Defect

    During production faulty rear axle modulator/proportional valves may have been fitted.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace valves as necessary. **NOTE 4X2 AND 4X4 TRACTOR UNITS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN**.

    Vehicles affected
    1,008
    OEM ref
    SRL1604
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    01 Aug 2016
  • 30 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ACTROS RANGERef R/2016/188

    BRAKES MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED

    Defect

    During production faulty rear axle modulator/proportional valves may have been fitted.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace valves as necessary. **NOTE 4X2 AND 4X4 TRACTOR UNITS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN**.

    Vehicles affected
    1,008
    OEM ref
    SRL1604
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    01 Aug 2016
  • 30 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ANTOSRef R/2016/188

    BRAKES MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED

    Defect

    During production faulty rear axle modulator/proportional valves may have been fitted.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace valves as necessary. **NOTE 4X2 AND 4X4 TRACTOR UNITS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN**.

    Vehicles affected
    1,008
    OEM ref
    SRL1604
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    01 Aug 2016
  • 30 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED AROCSRef R/2016/188

    BRAKES MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED

    Defect

    During production faulty rear axle modulator/proportional valves may have been fitted.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace valves as necessary. **NOTE 4X2 AND 4X4 TRACTOR UNITS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN**.

    Vehicles affected
    1,008
    OEM ref
    SRL1604
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    01 Aug 2016
  • 22 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ACTOSRef R/2016/167

    ABS FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles air lines and/or electric wiring may not have been correctly installed. This may allow them to chafe against the propshaft when the frame is fully powered. This may affect the ABS and if the spring chamber feed pipe is damaged cause the spring brake actuators to operate and lock the wheels on the rear axle.

    Remedy

    Inspect affected air lines and wiring; replace where necessary; reroute airlines and wiring.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    SRL1603
    Build start
    21 Nov 2013
    Build end
    11 Mar 2015
  • 22 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED AROCSRef R/2016/164

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The electrical lines and/or compressed air lines may chafe through in the area of the second axle. When the electrical wires are abraded the wire can short and illuminate appropriate warning lamps in the cab. It is also possible though much less likely for the air line to the spring brake to abrade and eventually release sufficient air for the spring brake to apply and lock the rear axle. The service brake line is protected.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and correct the routing of the wiring harness. Replace the possibly chafed sensor and/or compressed air lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,368
    OEM ref
    SRL1602
    Build start
    18 Dec 2013
    Build end
    25 Jan 2016
  • 22 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ACTROS RANGERef R/2016/167

    ABS FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles air lines and/or electric wiring may not have been correctly installed. This may allow them to chafe against the propshaft when the frame is fully powered. This may affect the ABS and if the spring chamber feed pipe is damaged cause the spring brake actuators to operate and lock the wheels on the rear axle.

    Remedy

    Inspect affected air lines and wiring; replace where necessary; reroute airlines and wiring.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    SRL1603
    Build start
    21 Nov 2013
    Build end
    11 Mar 2015
  • 22 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED AROCSRef R/2016/167

    ABS FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles air lines and/or electric wiring may not have been correctly installed. This may allow them to chafe against the propshaft when the frame is fully powered. This may affect the ABS and if the spring chamber feed pipe is damaged cause the spring brake actuators to operate and lock the wheels on the rear axle.

    Remedy

    Inspect affected air lines and wiring; replace where necessary; reroute airlines and wiring.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    SRL1603
    Build start
    21 Nov 2013
    Build end
    11 Mar 2015
  • 02 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED V CLASSRef R/2016/156

    BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED

    Defect

    The brake fluid container may not have been inserted far enough into its mounts or was not secured correctly which can result in it detaching and a loss of brake fluid. The driver could become aware of this by the gradual deterioration of brake performance by having to press the brake pedal further. This can consequently increase the risk of collision.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the brake fluid reservoir on the affected vehicles to ensure it is properly engaged and if necessary fix it in the correct position.

    Vehicles affected
    9,399
    OEM ref
    SRX1601
    Build start
    01 Oct 2013
    Build end
    30 Apr 2016
  • 02 Aug 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2016/156

    BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED

    Defect

    The brake fluid container may not have been inserted far enough into its mounts or was not secured correctly which can result in it detaching and a loss of brake fluid. The driver could become aware of this by the gradual deterioration of brake performance by having to press the brake pedal further. This can consequently increase the risk of collision.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the brake fluid reservoir on the affected vehicles to ensure it is properly engaged and if necessary fix it in the correct position.

    Vehicles affected
    9,399
    OEM ref
    SRX1601
    Build start
    01 Oct 2013
    Build end
    30 Apr 2016
  • 18 Jul 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLERef R/2016/150

    THREADED CONNECTION OF THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT END FITTING MAY FAIL IN A COLLISION

    Defect

    Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the retaining bolt for the right rear seal belt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of a collision the belt may fail.

    Remedy

    Where necessary rework threaded connection tighten securing bolt to correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    54
    OEM ref
    SRPC1617
    Build start
    01 Apr 2015
    Build end
    31 Aug 2015
  • 18 Jul 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ML CLASSRef R/2016/150

    THREADED CONNECTION OF THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT END FITTING MAY FAIL IN A COLLISION

    Defect

    Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the retaining bolt for the right rear seal belt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of a collision the belt may fail.

    Remedy

    Where necessary rework threaded connection tighten securing bolt to correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    54
    OEM ref
    SRPC1617
    Build start
    01 Apr 2015
    Build end
    31 Aug 2015
  • 07 Jul 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ANTOSRef R/2016/134

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The exhaust tailpipe variants K7D K7C and K7N can become loose. Variant K7D can fall away from the vehicle leading to a heightened risk of incident for other road users. Where an exhaust gas leak occurs this can constitute a risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seal of the exhaust tail pipe flange with a metal bead gasket.

    Vehicles affected
    1,395
    OEM ref
    SRL1601
    Build start
    10 Mar 2013
    Build end
    04 Nov 2015
  • 07 Jul 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED AMG GTRef R/2016/141

    ENGINE MAY STALL/STOP UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    The connection of the carbon drive shaft to the engine/transmission flange may not be to specification. Warnings of the development of the concern are: there will be noise malfunctions in the transmission and in isolated cases loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the drive shaft. If necessary the drive shaft will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    74
    OEM ref
    SRPC1615
    Build start
    01 Jun 2015
    Build end
    24 Jul 2015
  • 07 Jul 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ACTROS RANGERef R/2016/134

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The exhaust tailpipe variants K7D K7C and K7N can become loose. Variant K7D can fall away from the vehicle leading to a heightened risk of incident for other road users. Where an exhaust gas leak occurs this can constitute a risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seal of the exhaust tail pipe flange with a metal bead gasket.

    Vehicles affected
    1,395
    OEM ref
    SRL1601
    Build start
    10 Mar 2013
    Build end
    04 Nov 2015
  • 07 Jul 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED AROCSRef R/2016/134

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The exhaust tailpipe variants K7D K7C and K7N can become loose. Variant K7D can fall away from the vehicle leading to a heightened risk of incident for other road users. Where an exhaust gas leak occurs this can constitute a risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seal of the exhaust tail pipe flange with a metal bead gasket.

    Vehicles affected
    1,395
    OEM ref
    SRL1601
    Build start
    10 Mar 2013
    Build end
    04 Nov 2015
  • 06 Jul 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED UNIMOGRef R/2016/135

    SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY FAIL

    Defect

    A seat mounting may not conform to specifications. This may also impact on seat belt mountings and in the event of a collision the seat and/or belt may not act as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace seat mounting console

    Vehicles affected
    151
    OEM ref
    SRU1602
    Build start
    01 Mar 2007
    Build end
    30 Sept 2013
  • 28 Jun 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLERef R/2016/139

    ENGINE MAY STALL/STOP UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    The engine may stop when braking from lower speeds right before the vehicle comes to a standstill. The concern might be interpreted by the driver as a planned engine stop as part of the automatic stop/start system and the engine will not restart after release of the brake pedal. Depending on traffic situation there could be an increased risk of collision.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software.

    Vehicles affected
    267
    OEM ref
    SRPC1614
    Build start
    01 Dec 2015
    Build end
    15 Aug 2016
  • 24 Jun 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED B CLASSRef R/2016/151

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    A threaded connection in the Prefuse box may not be tightened to the correct specification. This may excessive resistance and create a heat source. This could cause a fire. Additionally vibration may cause power disruption which could affect the operation of steering power assistance ABS SRS and/or instrument failure..

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check threaded connection and where necessary replace fuse box.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1616
  • 20 Jun 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED UNIMOGRef R/2016/109

    ELECTRICAL STSTEMS AND LIGHTS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The power supply lines for the cab electrical system may not be fastened correctly at the electrical connecting point mounted on the cab firewall and as a result may be loose. A loose cable can cause implausible displays and fault messages and a complete detachment from the connecting point can lead to a complete failure of the vehicle electronics including the lights.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fastening for the power supply at the electrical connecting point and if necessary correct the fastening and connections.

    Vehicles affected
    27
    OEM ref
    SRU1601
    Build start
    03 Dec 2013
    Build end
    05 Jan 2016
  • 15 Jun 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SLKRef R/2016/120

    STEERING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED

    Defect

    A lock nut on a rear suspension tie rod may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. It may not act as intended even tightened to specification. It is unlikely the rod will disconnect but it may loosen and affect the vehicle's handling characteristics.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the rear tie rod lock nuts.

    Vehicles affected
    812
    OEM ref
    SRPC1611
    Build start
    01 Jan 2016
    Build end
    31 Mar 2016
  • 15 Jun 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SMART FORTWORef R/2016/092

    MAINTENANCE FLAP MAY DETACH FROM VEHICLE

    Defect

    The locking forces of the maintenance flap may not be to specification. At high speed and in combination with strong gusts of wind the plastic maintenance flap may detach from the vehicle and may pose an increased risk of injury for following road users.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the locks of the maintenance flap.

    Vehicles affected
    1,726
    OEM ref
    SRS1600
    Build start
    01 Apr 2014
    Build end
    31 Oct 2015
  • 10 Jun 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2016/125

    ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER

    Defect

    The subject vehicle could unexpectedly lose drive and coast to a halt with no motive power due to a software issue in the powertrain control unit. In certain circumstances it is possible that the risk of collision is heightened.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software of the power train control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    3,330
    OEM ref
    SRPC1612
    Build start
    01 Oct 2015
    Build end
    31 May 2016
  • 09 May 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CITANRef R/2016/079

    SEAT BELT MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The mounting screws of the belt guide brackets at both the left hand and right hand C-Pillars may not have been tightened correctly. Therefore the seat belt/s may not perform as intended increasing the risk of injury during a collision.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and correct the fixing for the mounting screw of the belt guide brackets.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    SRV1604
    Build start
    23 Nov 2015
    Build end
    02 Dec 2015

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