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The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 10 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CL 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
  • 10 Nov 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED A 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 E 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 R 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 M 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 SPRINTERRef R/2008/137

    POTENTIAL FAILURE OF REAR AXLE

    Defect

    It has been identified that the rear axle left hand side half shaft may develop cracks. Should this occur breakage of the rear axle might ensue.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    53
    OEM ref
    C163
  • 14 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2008/129

    FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to incorrect software transmission the full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the SCN coding rewritten.

    Vehicles affected
    13
    OEM ref
    C160
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    01 Sept 2008
  • 14 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED TRAVEL LINERRef R/2008/130

    INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

    Defect

    It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    321
    OEM ref
    C153
  • 14 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2008/130

    INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

    Defect

    It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    321
    OEM ref
    C153
  • 14 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2008/130

    INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

    Defect

    It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    321
    OEM ref
    C153
  • 14 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2008/129

    FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to incorrect software transmission the full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the SCN coding rewritten.

    Vehicles affected
    13
    OEM ref
    C160
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    01 Sept 2008
  • 14 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED B CLASSRef R/2008/126

    SEAT BELT BUCKLE COULD DETACH.

    Defect

    Seat belt locking pawls may break in the event of an accident which in the most unfavourable circumstances may lead to the seat belt buckle detaching

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the seat belt batch number and replace the seat belt where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    194
    OEM ref
    p127
  • 14 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED A CLASSRef R/2008/126

    SEAT BELT BUCKLE COULD DETACH.

    Defect

    Seat belt locking pawls may break in the event of an accident which in the most unfavourable circumstances may lead to the seat belt buckle detaching

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the seat belt batch number and replace the seat belt where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    194
    OEM ref
    p127
  • 07 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2008/143

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that a fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the fuel line replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    138
    OEM ref
    P110
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    31 Dec 2006
  • 07 Oct 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2008/143

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that a fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the fuel line replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    138
    OEM ref
    P110
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    31 Dec 2006
  • 30 Sept 2008MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2008/142

    STEERING CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    Steering control could be lost as the idler arm bearing journals could fail as a result of the material used to make the not being to specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace both steering relay levers

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    46.40M06393A
  • 19 Sept 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2008/136

    ELECTRONICS MAY NOT BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL

    Defect

    The full functionality of the vehicles electronics which includes the safety systems cannot be guaranteed. This is a result of incorrect software being transmitted to a number of vehicles.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-perform the software (SCN) coding to the control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    C161
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
  • 30 Jun 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2008/131

    INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

    Defect

    It has been identified that an incorrect brake master cylinder and or brake fluid reservoir has been installed. In instances of the installation of an incorrect brake master cylinder the brake pedal will travel further before the brakes become effective. On vehicles fitted with an incorrect brake fluid reservoir the brake wear limit light will illuminate prematurely.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder and or the brake fluid reservoir replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    C154
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 17 Jun 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2008/132

    INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

    Defect

    It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    217
    OEM ref
    C151
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    31 Dec 2007
  • 05 Jun 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2008/156

    ECU MAXIMUM ROAD SPEED LIMIT NOT SET

    Defect

    The maximum road speed limit was not set in the engine control unit during production.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to set the maximum road speed of the vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    C137
  • 06 May 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2008/007

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    It has been identified that the lens of the interior lamps located in the air ducts may not conform to specification under conditions of continuous operation. This may result in an electrical short circuit and an isolated cable fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject lamps replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    C136
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    31 Dec 2004
  • 01 May 2008MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURINORef R/2008/070

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

    Defect

    It has been identified that the ball joint of the front axle upper transverse link may wear out. As the wear worsens the link pin may become detached from the joint housing. If the link pin were to become detached this would result in a safety critical condition as reliable control of the affected front wheel could no longer be guaranteed.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the top transverse control arms replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    18
    OEM ref
    33.10U06089A
  • 28 Apr 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SLRRef R/2008/154

    WINDSHIELD MAY DETACH

    Defect

    It has been identified that on subject vehicles the windscreen may not have been installed to Daimler AG's strict production specifications. With the result that the windscreen may become detached.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the windscreen removed cleaned and bonded in accordance with the specification.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    P112
  • 15 Apr 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2008/157

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Fire may occur in vehicles fitted with rear air conditioning as a result of the rear interior lamp deforming because of its position in continuous heat.The deformation in combination with moisture may trigger a short circuit of the connecting contacts and thereby cause an isolated cable fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the interior lamps in the rear passenger compartment.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    C136
  • 04 Mar 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ATEGORef R/2010/177

    WHEEL HUB MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    The incorrect specification bolts were supplied in a previous recall. The bolts supplied were too long which can affect the security of the hub.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check bolts and if necessary replace the bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    976
    OEM ref
    C135

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