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  • 21 Feb 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2012/001

    SUSPENSION MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The bolts connecting the suspension strut lower mounting to the steering knuckle may shear. Should this occur the stability of the vehicle could be affected.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the bolts and nuts that connect the suspension strut lower mounting to the steering knuckle.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    C280
  • 02 Feb 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2011/173

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    62
    OEM ref
    C277
    Build start
    01 Jan 2010
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 02 Feb 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2011/173

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    62
    OEM ref
    C277
    Build start
    01 Jan 2010
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 31 Jan 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2011/174

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    6,035
    OEM ref
    C276
  • 26 Jan 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLSRef R/2011/172

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased.

    Remedy

    Check filter and replace as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    22,298
    OEM ref
    P182
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 26 Jan 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED G CLASSRef R/2011/172

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased.

    Remedy

    Check filter and replace as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    22,298
    OEM ref
    P182
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 26 Jan 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED R CLASSRef R/2011/172

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased.

    Remedy

    Check filter and replace as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    22,298
    OEM ref
    P182
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 26 Jan 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2011/172

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased.

    Remedy

    Check filter and replace as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    22,298
    OEM ref
    P182
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 26 Jan 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2011/172

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased.

    Remedy

    Check filter and replace as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    22,298
    OEM ref
    P182
  • 26 Jan 2012MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2011/172

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased.

    Remedy

    Check filter and replace as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    22,298
    OEM ref
    P182
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    15 Dec 2011
  • 25 Jan 2012MERCEDES BENZ BUS SPRINTERRef R/2012/010

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It is possible that the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the plug area of the drain opening. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    TI47.00X00229A
  • 05 Dec 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2011/151

    FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTERS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The treaded connection of the front belt height adjuster may not correspond to the high quality required of Mercedes Benz under heavy loads.

    Remedy

    Replace the front height adjusters including the threaded connection.

    Vehicles affected
    33
    OEM ref
    P179
  • 05 Dec 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2011/142

    CONTROL MAY BE LOST

    Defect

    Rear suspension springs may not be to specification and could fail at the spring eye. If such a failure occurs vehicle control could be lost.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the suspension springs.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    C273
  • 15 Nov 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ATEGORef R/2011/136

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The electric heater of the charge air preheating system can overheat and a vehicle fire may occur.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out modifications to the electrical actuation system of this heater.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C269
    Build start
    01 Jan 2007
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 31 Oct 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ML CLASSRef R/2011/131

    CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO DEACTIVATE

    Defect

    It has been identified that a fault in the brake light switch may in very rare cases cause the cruise control to not deactivate when the brake is applied.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the brake switch.

    Vehicles affected
    20,276
    OEM ref
    P174
  • 24 Oct 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLSRef R/2011/116

    STEERING MAY BECOME HEAVY

    Defect

    Power steering assistance may be lost due to an implausible signal occurring in the control unit. The mechanical steering of the vehicle is maintained but greater input from the driver will be required. When the fault occurs warning will be delivered both visually on the vehicle display and audibly via a signal tone.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the electric power steering units.

    Vehicles affected
    316
    OEM ref
    P172
    Build start
    01 Nov 2010
    Build end
    30 Apr 2011
  • 24 Oct 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2011/116

    STEERING MAY BECOME HEAVY

    Defect

    Power steering assistance may be lost due to an implausible signal occurring in the control unit. The mechanical steering of the vehicle is maintained but greater input from the driver will be required. When the fault occurs warning will be delivered both visually on the vehicle display and audibly via a signal tone.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the electric power steering units.

    Vehicles affected
    316
    OEM ref
    P172
    Build start
    01 Nov 2010
    Build end
    30 Apr 2011
  • 21 Oct 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLSRef R/2011/117

    PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    Defect

    It is possible that due to a faulty electrical connection and high air temperature only the first stage of the air-bag will only ignite and the second stage will not. This could result in the non-deployment or full deployment of the passenger air-bag. If the vehicle is involved in a serious collision it is possible that the passenger may receive increased head injuries.

    Remedy

    Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the passenger air-bag.

    Vehicles affected
    1,279
    OEM ref
    P173
    Build start
    21 Oct 2010
    Build end
    30 May 2011
  • 24 Aug 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2011/068

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    In certain arduous operating conditions it is possible that the air conditioning fan relay could overload and in the worst case could catch fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the air conditioning fan relay with a modified component.

    Vehicles affected
    2,924
    OEM ref
    C254
    Build start
    01 Jan 2007
    Build end
    31 Dec 2010
  • 24 Aug 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2011/068

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    In certain arduous operating conditions it is possible that the air conditioning fan relay could overload and in the worst case could catch fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the air conditioning fan relay with a modified component.

    Vehicles affected
    2,924
    OEM ref
    C254
    Build start
    01 Jan 2007
    Build end
    31 Dec 2010
  • 22 Aug 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2011/107

    MISLEADING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INFORMATION AND ESP FUNCTIONS

    Defect

    A program error may result in misleading instrument cluster information and ESP functions

    Remedy

    Re-Program the control unit and conduct SCN coding of the SRS control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    118
    OEM ref
    C265
  • 16 Aug 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED UNIMOGRef R/2011/069

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The electric heater of the charge air preheating system can overheat and a vehicle fire may occur.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out modifications to the electrical actuation system of this heater.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    U026
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    31 Dec 2010
  • 20 Jun 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2011/050

    PASSENGER SEAT MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Rivets retaining the seat cushion of the front passenger seat may be too small and in an accident may not retain the cushion. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the double front passenger bench seat.

    Vehicles affected
    23
    OEM ref
    C252
    Build start
    01 Jan 2010
    Build end
    31 Dec 2010
  • 16 Jun 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2011/042

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    On vehicles fitted with the OM646 engine it is possible that an Air Conditioning (AC) hose bracket could chaff the wiring harness for the three phase alternator. If this is not rectified there is a possible risk of a short circuit which may result in a fire.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check for damage to the wiring and replacement if found damaged plus the installation of an additional spacer clamp.

    Vehicles affected
    10,805
    OEM ref
    C251
    Build start
    01 Jan 2007
    Build end
    31 Dec 2010
  • 16 Jun 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2011/042

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    On vehicles fitted with the OM646 engine it is possible that an Air Conditioning (AC) hose bracket could chaff the wiring harness for the three phase alternator. If this is not rectified there is a possible risk of a short circuit which may result in a fire.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check for damage to the wiring and replacement if found damaged plus the installation of an additional spacer clamp.

    Vehicles affected
    10,805
    OEM ref
    C251
    Build start
    01 Jan 2007
    Build end
    31 Dec 2010

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