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  • 20 May 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ACTROS RANGERef R/2011/052

    TYRE MAY DEGRADE

    Defect

    Cracks may occur over time between the tread and the tyre shoulder due to faulty vulcanization between the tyre tread and shoulder. This could lead to peeling of the tyre tread.

    Remedy

    Affected tyres will be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C253
  • 10 Mar 2011MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2011/026

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Vibrations may cause the injection lines to break at the union and begin to leak. This can result in a risk of a fuel leak developing in the engine area.

    Remedy

    Exchange of the injection lines for a new version with a vibration-damping mounting in the vehicles concerned.

    Vehicles affected
    75
    OEM ref
    07.15M06445A
  • 01 Mar 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED FOLDING BIKERef RPC/2011/001

    SEAT TUBE MAY BREAK

    Defect

    There is a risk that the seat tube may break. This is most likely to occur in the event of sudden jolts.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected so the owner can choose whether to accept a full refund or to return the machine to the manufacturer for rectification.

    Vehicles affected
    30
    OEM ref
    A001
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    31 Mar 2009
  • 07 Jan 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2010/205

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.

    Vehicles affected
    2,972
    OEM ref
    P160
  • 07 Jan 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED R CLASSRef R/2010/205

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.

    Vehicles affected
    2,972
    OEM ref
    P160
  • 07 Jan 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED M CLASSRef R/2010/205

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.

    Vehicles affected
    2,972
    OEM ref
    P160
  • 07 Jan 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2010/205

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.

    Vehicles affected
    2,972
    OEM ref
    P160
  • 07 Jan 2011MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2010/205

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.

    Vehicles affected
    2,972
    OEM ref
    P160
  • 15 Dec 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2010/204

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. 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
    753
    OEM ref
    C237
  • 15 Dec 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2010/203

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. 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
    108
    OEM ref
    C236
  • 15 Dec 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2010/203

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. 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
    108
    OEM ref
    C236
  • 07 Dec 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED UNIMOGRef R/2010/195

    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    On vehicles equipped with four wheel steering it is possible that if the vehicle is used where extreme axle articulation is experience the service brake lines between the ABS solenoid valves and brake chambers can suffer tensile stress and subsequently fail.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the affected brake lines.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    U021
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    03 Nov 2010
  • 07 Dec 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED UNIMOGRef R/2010/190

    STEERING MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been identified the steering knuckle arm fitted to vehicles with front mounting plates or front mounted implement can suffer fatigue fractures as a result of higher front axle loads. This can result in failure of the arm and the loss of directional control.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement to the steering arm.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    U023
  • 29 Nov 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2010/150

    BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Some vehicles may have been fitted with incorrect specification brake discs. This in extreme cases may have an affect on the brake efficiency should the vehicle have to carry out an emergency stop.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the rear brake discs.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    P158
  • 09 Nov 2010MERCEDES BENZ BUS SPRINTERRef R/2010/210

    FIRE MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Air-conditioning system may malfunction due to its fuse block being too weak. This could result in the risk of electrical current leak in the fuse block which could result in a short circuit and in extreme cases a risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Fitment of a modified fuse block.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    83.30X00160A
  • 27 Oct 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2010/156

    POWER ASSISTED STEERING MAY LEAK OIL.

    Defect

    It is possible that a power assisted steering fluid leak could occur on the connection from the connection on the fluid line to pump. Drivers should be made aware of the concern by noise being emitted whilst the vehicle is being driven.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected to check the connection and if required replace the sealing ring.

    Vehicles affected
    22,586
    OEM ref
    P159
  • 27 Oct 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2010/156

    POWER ASSISTED STEERING MAY LEAK OIL.

    Defect

    It is possible that a power assisted steering fluid leak could occur on the connection from the connection on the fluid line to pump. Drivers should be made aware of the concern by noise being emitted whilst the vehicle is being driven.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected to check the connection and if required replace the sealing ring.

    Vehicles affected
    22,586
    OEM ref
    P159
  • 19 Oct 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2010/120

    REAR WINDOW MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The rear vent window may have detached itself from both front mounts. It is therefore possible that the rear vent window detaches itself from the body.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to exchange the rear vent window/both rear vent windows.

    Vehicles affected
    151
    OEM ref
    C229
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2006
  • 19 Oct 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2010/120

    REAR WINDOW MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The rear vent window may have detached itself from both front mounts. It is therefore possible that the rear vent window detaches itself from the body.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to exchange the rear vent window/both rear vent windows.

    Vehicles affected
    151
    OEM ref
    C229
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2006
  • 04 Oct 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2010/126

    OIL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Oil may leak from the bottom of the engine oil filler neck. If not rectified this could lead to oil leaking onto the road surface and/or engine damage due to insufficient lubrication.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine oil filler neck.

    Vehicles affected
    260
    OEM ref
    C233
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    31 Dec 2009
  • 04 Oct 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2010/126

    OIL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Oil may leak from the bottom of the engine oil filler neck. If not rectified this could lead to oil leaking onto the road surface and/or engine damage due to insufficient lubrication.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine oil filler neck.

    Vehicles affected
    260
    OEM ref
    C233
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    31 Dec 2009
  • 04 Oct 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2010/127

    OIL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    Oil may leak from the bottom of the engine oil filler neck. If not rectified this could lead to oil leaking onto the road surface and/or engine damage due to insufficient lubrication.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine oil filler neck.

    Vehicles affected
    148
    OEM ref
    C232
    Build start
    01 Jan 2009
    Build end
    31 Dec 2009
  • 30 Sept 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED B CLASSRef R/2010/123

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It is possible on some fuel tanks that the vent pipe is not to specification. This can lead to a small leak into the charcoal canister and if not rectified can over a period of time result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank.

    Vehicles affected
    147
    OEM ref
    P156
  • 30 Sept 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED A CLASSRef R/2010/123

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It is possible on some fuel tanks that the vent pipe is not to specification. This can lead to a small leak into the charcoal canister and if not rectified can over a period of time result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank.

    Vehicles affected
    147
    OEM ref
    P156
  • 25 Aug 2010MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VARIO RANGERef R/2010/113

    DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE LOST

    Defect

    It is possible that the polystop (Nylock) nut may become loose or detach due to an issue with the plastic retaining ring. Should this occur then detachment of the tie rod/track rod could occur which could result in the loss of directional control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace polystop nut

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    C223
    Build start
    01 Jan 2010
    Build end
    04 Aug 2010

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