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  • 09 May 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED B CLASSRef R/2016/091

    REAR BENCH SEAT MAY LIFT UP FROM THE REAR IN A COLLISION & ATTACHED SEAT BELTS MAY NOT BE ANCHORED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    On 'B' Class models fitted with 'Easy Vario' rear seat option a bolt securing the seat bench to the body may have been omitted during production. This may allow the seat bench to lift during a frontal collision. Seat belt effectiveness may also be compromised.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check for presence and tightness of retaining screws. Fit new screws where necessary and tighten all screws to specification.

    Vehicles affected
    146
    OEM ref
    SRPC1609
    Build start
    01 Dec 2012
    Build end
    01 Mar 2016
  • 09 May 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SLKRef R/2016/093

    ELECTRICAL FAULT COULD ALLOW VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WHEN LEFT PARKED

    Defect

    On certain vehicles fitted with 9 speed transmission the back up battery may not connect during main battery failure. This may prevent selection of Park on the transmission or operation of the electronic parking brake.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles adapt harness to manufacturer's specification and recode the system.

    Vehicles affected
    717
    OEM ref
    SRPC1610
    Build start
    01 Feb 2015
    Build end
    30 Sept 2015
  • 28 Apr 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED UNIMOGRef R/2016/047

    TYRES MAY FAIL DURING 'ROAD-RAILER' USE

    Defect

    On certain models with road-railer conversion it is possible that in combination with the tyres MITAS 275/90 R22.5 SRT preliminary damage to the tyres may occur due to intensive rail usage. As a result the road properties of the affected tyres may be restricted to the extent that a sudden loss of air or bursting due to heating up of the tyre during lengthy transport on the road and at high speeds cannot be ruled out. This would constitute or increase a risk of accident.

    Remedy

    The recall has two elements: 1. the maximum speed of the vehicle will be temporarily restricted by means of a variable parameter to 65km/h and 2. the tyre inflation pressure adapted as per sheet inserted in the operator�s Manual for the vehicle as a remedial action.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    SRU1600
    Build start
    10 Nov 2011
    Build end
    05 Dec 2015
  • 22 Apr 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLARef R/2016/088

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The torque sensor of the electric power steering assistance may be damaged which can adversely affected the tightness of the housing and allow water ingress. The defect could lead to failure of the torque sensor and consequently shut off the steering power assistance and lead to an elevated risk of collision.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicle that is likely to be affected and replace the electric power steering.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1608
  • 22 Apr 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLARef R/2016/085

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The mounting nut for the battery ground line at the body may not have been tightened correctly. If the connection is loose there could be sparks and localised heating which increases the risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check and rework the threaded connection as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    SRPC1607
    Build start
    02 Sept 2015
    Build end
    02 Sept 2015
  • 22 Apr 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CITANRef R/2016/048

    PASSENGER BENCH SEAT MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The bolt securing the passenger seat back rest may fracture. If this happens the back rest cushion may drop. In the event of a collision the seat belt may not fully restrain the passenger as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the mounting screws with additional sleeves.

    Vehicles affected
    60
    OEM ref
    SRV1603
    Build start
    30 Jan 2013
    Build end
    09 Sept 2014
  • 15 Apr 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ECONICRef R/2016/061

    BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    Three vehicles have been built with extended chassis/wheel base. The Yaw sensor has been displaced to a spot which does not correspond to the specific location and position. It cannot be ruled out that undefined or incorrect brake intervention may occur in the event of ESP intervention. Additionally the sensor may not recognise critical situations. The above can lead to an increased risk of collision/incident.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the location of the Yaw sensor. Where necessary move the sensor to the prescribed position.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRL1600
    Build start
    01 Oct 2013
    Build end
    01 Oct 2015
  • 12 Apr 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2016/011

    WINDOWS MAY DETACH

    Defect

    On vehicles with multi layered paint it is possible the layers may not have bonded as intended. This could allow the windscreen to detach in the event of excessive forces such as an accident. This may similarly affect bonded tie downs and/or super high roof.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check stability of the paint. Where necessary reapply paint to affected areas.

    Vehicles affected
    28
    OEM ref
    SRV1602
    Build start
    28 Aug 2015
    Build end
    12 Oct 2015
  • 04 Apr 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2016/034

    1. AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY OR 2. AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT OBVIOUS CAUSE

    Defect

    Due to corrosion of internal components the SRS control unit may fail. This will deactivate SRS components such as airbags or in rare instances cause an SRS component to unintentionally deploy.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the SRS control Unit.

    Vehicles affected
    31,091
    OEM ref
    SRPC1605
    Build start
    01 Mar 2006
    Build end
    30 Nov 2009
  • 23 Mar 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2016/032

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The threaded connection of the battery ground may not be tightened correctly due to deviation in the tightening angle monitoring. In the event of a poor ground of the battery line a temporarily higher transition resistance could lead to the formation of sparks and local heating. This would increase the risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the ground connection of the battery line and if necessary replace the ground connection.

    Vehicles affected
    27
    OEM ref
    SRPC1606
    Build start
    20 May 2014
    Build end
    30 Nov 2014
  • 09 Mar 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED V CLASSRef R/2016/033

    RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND/OR FIRE

    Defect

    On the affected vehicles the end pipe of the auxiliary air heater may not have been routed correctly due to a cut out in the vehicle floor that is possibly missing. Exhaust from the auxiliary air heater is possibly not correctly diverted under the vehicle floor and could to some extent enter the vehicle interior. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and a risk of fire for the under floor panelling cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the cut out on the affected vehicles and drill this if necessary. Also the correct routing for the end pipe must be checked and where necessary corrected.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRX1600
  • 09 Mar 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2016/033

    RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND/OR FIRE

    Defect

    On the affected vehicles the end pipe of the auxiliary air heater may not have been routed correctly due to a cut out in the vehicle floor that is possibly missing. Exhaust from the auxiliary air heater is possibly not correctly diverted under the vehicle floor and could to some extent enter the vehicle interior. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and a risk of fire for the under floor panelling cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the cut out on the affected vehicles and drill this if necessary. Also the correct routing for the end pipe must be checked and where necessary corrected.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRX1600
  • 25 Feb 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED 190Ref R/2016/009

    DOORS MAY DOUBLE-LOCK UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    The double lock function for the door locks may operate even when the doors are unlocked. In this mode the interior door handles may be deactivated.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update software.

    Vehicles affected
    285
    OEM ref
    SRPC1604
    Build start
    01 Dec 2014
    Build end
    30 Nov 2015
  • 09 Feb 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2016/002

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    On vehicles fitted with the four cylinder (OM651) engine the high pressure fuel lines may not have been manufactured to specifications. These lines may crack and allow fuel to leak. If an ignition source is present there is a risk of fire.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    826
    OEM ref
    SRV1600
    Build start
    27 Oct 2015
    Build end
    06 Nov 2015
  • 21 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLSRef R/2015/259

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,327
    OEM ref
    SRPC1600
    Build start
    28 Oct 2015
    Build end
    19 Nov 2015
  • 21 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED B CLASSRef R/2015/259

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,327
    OEM ref
    SRPC1600
    Build start
    28 Oct 2015
    Build end
    19 Nov 2015
  • 21 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2015/259

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,327
    OEM ref
    SRPC1600
    Build start
    28 Oct 2015
    Build end
    19 Nov 2015
  • 21 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED A CLASSRef R/2015/259

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,327
    OEM ref
    SRPC1600
    Build start
    28 Oct 2015
    Build end
    19 Nov 2015
  • 21 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SLCRef R/2015/259

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,327
    OEM ref
    SRPC1600
    Build start
    28 Oct 2015
    Build end
    19 Nov 2015
  • 21 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SLK-CLASSRef R/2015/259

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,327
    OEM ref
    SRPC1600
    Build start
    28 Oct 2015
    Build end
    19 Nov 2015
  • 21 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED GLARef R/2015/259

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,327
    OEM ref
    SRPC1600
    Build start
    28 Oct 2015
    Build end
    19 Nov 2015
  • 21 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLARef R/2015/259

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,327
    OEM ref
    SRPC1600
    Build start
    28 Oct 2015
    Build end
    19 Nov 2015
  • 21 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2015/259

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1,327
    OEM ref
    SRPC1600
    Build start
    28 Oct 2015
    Build end
    19 Nov 2015
  • 08 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2015/247

    STOP START ENGINE MAY NOT RESTART

    Defect

    The excess length of the wiring harness to the engine control unit could result in a faulty camshaft signal. This faulty camshaft signal may lead to an unintentional cancellation of the automatic starting procedure after automatic engine stop of the automatic start/stop system. In the event of a faulty camshaft signal the engine would not restart as expected following the stop procedure but can be manually restarted immediately by engaging the transmission selector lever position �N� or �D� and by operating the ignition key or the start button (with keyless go). Depending on the traffic situation however an increased accident hazard could result.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and rework the wiring harness to the engine control unit on the affected vehicles as a precautionary measure.

    Vehicles affected
    1,126
    OEM ref
    SRPC1603
    Build start
    01 Aug 2012
    Build end
    31 Aug 2015
  • 08 Jan 2016MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2015/232

    AUTO STOP/START MAY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    Incorrect software may have been installed during manufacture. This may cause erratic idling when coming to a halt and the engine may shut down. Consequently the auto start/stop may not operate as intended.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles update the powertrain control software.

    Vehicles affected
    330
    OEM ref
    SRPC1602
    Build start
    08 May 2014
    Build end
    10 Nov 2015

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