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  • 06 Mar 2009MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2009/011

    STEERING COULD BE IMPAIRED

    Defect

    It has been established that the service life of the ABC (Active Body Control) suspension lower ball joint on the front suspension struts does not meet Mercedes-Benz strict quality requirements. In cases of extreme loads the joint could fail which could possibly result in the vehicle losing directional control. Reports of this issue have only occur on very high mileages vehicle which have had been subject to use in rough conditions.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check the ball joint on the front suspension struts and replace the ball joints where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    209
  • 03 Mar 2009MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2008/160

    AIRBAG MAY NOT FULLY INFLATE

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a faulty aluminium housing the front passenger airbags may not deploy when required. On deployment the inner wall of the container may break resulting in the airbag failing to fully inflate and parts possibly dispersing into the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbags replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    C168
  • 02 Mar 2009MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2008/173

    PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been identified that the potential exists for a material defect to be present in the retaining clip for the outer cable of the left hand rear parking brake. Should the retaining clip fail the outer cable would become detached resulting in holding effect of the parking brake being lost.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the left hand rear parking brake cable including the clips replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    362
    OEM ref
    C158
  • 02 Mar 2009MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2008/173

    PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been identified that the potential exists for a material defect to be present in the retaining clip for the outer cable of the left hand rear parking brake. Should the retaining clip fail the outer cable would become detached resulting in holding effect of the parking brake being lost.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the left hand rear parking brake cable including the clips replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    362
    OEM ref
    C158
  • 12 Feb 2009MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2008/176

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    The window air bags may not fully deploy.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the window air bags.

    Vehicles affected
    18
    OEM ref
    P130
    Build start
    24 Jun 2008
    Build end
    15 Oct 2008
  • 12 Feb 2009MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2008/176

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    The window air bags may not fully deploy.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the window air bags.

    Vehicles affected
    18
    OEM ref
    P130
    Build start
    24 Jun 2008
    Build end
    15 Oct 2008
  • 19 Jan 2009MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SMART FORTWORef R/2008/135

    WINDSHIELD MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    Adhesion faults may occur between the individual paint coatings at the bonding surface of the roof and the windshield. Under extreme conditions this could lead to peeling of the roof or the windshield which may lead to the windshield/roof becoming loose.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to renew the paint work bonding of the roof and windshield.

    Vehicles affected
    26
    OEM ref
    S041
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2008/152

    DRIVING STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    It has been identified that during production or a repair faulty Active Body Control (ABC) acceleration sensors may have been fitted. This has the potential to cause vibrations at the front axle thus influencing the driving stability and operational safety.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the ABC acceleration sensor checked and replaced as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    256
    OEM ref
    P125
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED G CLASSRef R/2008/149

    ENGINE COULD LOSE POWER.

    Defect

    The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

    Vehicles affected
    19,331
    OEM ref
    P117
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED R CLASSRef R/2008/149

    ENGINE COULD LOSE POWER.

    Defect

    The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

    Vehicles affected
    19,331
    OEM ref
    P117
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2008/149

    ENGINE COULD LOSE POWER.

    Defect

    The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

    Vehicles affected
    19,331
    OEM ref
    P117
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SL CLASSRef R/2008/152

    DRIVING STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    It has been identified that during production or a repair faulty Active Body Control (ABC) acceleration sensors may have been fitted. This has the potential to cause vibrations at the front axle thus influencing the driving stability and operational safety.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the ABC acceleration sensor checked and replaced as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    256
    OEM ref
    P125
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED M CLASSRef R/2008/149

    ENGINE COULD LOSE POWER.

    Defect

    The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

    Vehicles affected
    19,331
    OEM ref
    P117
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2008/149

    ENGINE COULD LOSE POWER.

    Defect

    The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

    Vehicles affected
    19,331
    OEM ref
    P117
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2008/153

    SIDE MOUNTS OF THE ROOF BED LADDER MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been established that the side mountings for the roof bed ladder are insufficient to hold it in place. As a result the ladder could slip sideways.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the roof bed ladder replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C146
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLKRef R/2008/149

    ENGINE COULD LOSE POWER.

    Defect

    The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

    Vehicles affected
    19,331
    OEM ref
    P117
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2008/149

    ENGINE COULD LOSE POWER.

    Defect

    The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

    Vehicles affected
    19,331
    OEM ref
    P117
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2008/152

    DRIVING STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    It has been identified that during production or a repair faulty Active Body Control (ABC) acceleration sensors may have been fitted. This has the potential to cause vibrations at the front axle thus influencing the driving stability and operational safety.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the ABC acceleration sensor checked and replaced as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    256
    OEM ref
    P125
  • 17 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLSRef R/2008/149

    ENGINE COULD LOSE POWER.

    Defect

    The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

    Vehicles affected
    19,331
    OEM ref
    P117
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 14 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2010/181

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    On a limited number of vehicles the fuel tank may not be meeting the required manufacturing safety standards and in the event of an accident could result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    The recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced with a quality assured unit.

    Vehicles affected
    79
    OEM ref
    C096
  • 10 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLKRef R/2008/147

    ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUT OFF ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS OR TANK/SPEEDO SIGNAL MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit

    Vehicles affected
    72
    OEM ref
    P123
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    08 Oct 2008
  • 10 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2008/147

    ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUT OFF ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS OR TANK/SPEEDO SIGNAL MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit

    Vehicles affected
    72
    OEM ref
    P123
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    08 Oct 2008
  • 10 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SLK-CLASSRef R/2008/147

    ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUT OFF ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS OR TANK/SPEEDO SIGNAL MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit

    Vehicles affected
    72
    OEM ref
    P123
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    08 Oct 2008
  • 10 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED UNIMOGRef R/2008/162

    SERVICE BRAKE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE

    Defect

    It has been identified that malfunctions may occur within the clutch control. As a resultwhen a vehicle is in a low gear and the working speed control is active the vehicle cannot be stopped by application of the service brake. In these circumstances the vehicle can only be stopped by switching off the working speed control switching off the engine or by engaging neutral.

    Remedy

    It is therefore necessary to replace the gear control unit or change the settings.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    U016
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 10 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2008/148

    FRONT LIGHTS / INDICATORS AND CONSOLE LIGHTS MAY FAIL.

    Defect

    The SAM unit may become unreliable due to moisture in a transistor due to incorrect storage. In extreme cases various electrical functions may be affected such as front lights indicators wipers steering column adjustment and centre console lights

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace front SAM control unit

    Vehicles affected
    204
    OEM ref
    P118
    Build start
    01 Jan 2007
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007

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