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  • 14 Feb 2008MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURORef R/2008/028

    WHEEL RIMS MAY CRACK

    Defect

    It has been identified that a number of vehicles have been fitted with steel road wheels which may crack.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be checked in order to identify any suspect wheel rims which if found will be changed for quality assured items.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    31 Dec 2006
  • 08 Jan 2008MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED UNIMOGRef R/2010/171

    STEERING MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    It is possible that the steering box mounting bolts may not have been correctly installed. This may result in the bolts becoming loose which could affect the driver's directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the subject bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    U011
  • 30 Nov 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2008/020

    POTENTIAL LEAK OF BRAKE LINE

    Defect

    Corrosion may occur in the brake line to the front/rear axle distibuter. If left unattended this could result in brake fluid leakage and loss of brake efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake pipe with one of a modified design.

    Vehicles affected
    2,987
    OEM ref
    P097
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2003
  • 30 Nov 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CL CLASSRef R/2008/020

    POTENTIAL LEAK OF BRAKE LINE

    Defect

    Corrosion may occur in the brake line to the front/rear axle distibuter. If left unattended this could result in brake fluid leakage and loss of brake efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake pipe with one of a modified design.

    Vehicles affected
    2,987
    OEM ref
    P097
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    31 Dec 2003
  • 08 Oct 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2010/175

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    Defect

    In the case of an incident where the air bags deploy as a result of the offside window bag module possibly having been fitted with a defective diffuser the air bag may not fully inflate and parts of the window bag module may detach and fly into the interior compartment at high speeds.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the offside window bag module.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C128
  • 08 Oct 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2010/176

    AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE CORRECTLY

    Defect

    In the case of an incident where the air bags deploy as a result of the offside window bag module possibly having been fitted with a defective diffuser the air bag may not fully inflate and parts of the window bag module may detach and fly into the interior compartment at high speeds.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the offside window bag module.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    C129
  • 06 Aug 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2010/174

    ENGINE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The engine may stop as a result of the fuel feed lines from tank to engine leaking and or separating because they were not manufactured to the correct specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C123
  • 06 Aug 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2010/174

    ENGINE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The engine may stop as a result of the fuel feed lines from tank to engine leaking and or separating because they were not manufactured to the correct specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed lines.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C123
  • 22 Jun 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ATEGORef R/2010/173

    WHEEL BEARING MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It is possible that water ingress into the front axle hub through a seal can cause corrosion which ultimately could result in failure of the wheel bearing. If not rectified this could ultimately result in detachment of the hub and wheel assembly.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the front hub assemblies.

    Vehicles affected
    3,369
    OEM ref
    C118
  • 17 May 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2010/172

    VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    It has been identified that a possible poor contact with the fuel pump relay in the fuse and relay module unit may affect the operation of the fuel pump and cause the engine to cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check the manufacturing date of the fuse and relay module unit and it necessary replace it.

    Vehicles affected
    136
    OEM ref
    C109
  • 30 Apr 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SLRRef R/2007/066

    WHEEL BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    It has been identified that under extreme driving conditions single wheel bolts may become loose.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the front wheels and wheel bolts replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    P092
  • 11 Apr 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED G WAGONRef R/2010/178

    DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED

    Defect

    It is possible that the differential lock switches may have been supplied with a defective printed circuit board. This could result in the differential not engaging turning off without warning or in the worst case the differential may engage without warning which could affect directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the differential switches.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    P087
  • 02 Apr 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2010/179

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    It is possible that an incorrect size terminal may have been fitted to the starter wiring harness. It could result in the wiring not being crimped correctly and cause a detachment of the wiring which could result in a short circuit.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the starter-alternator wiring harness.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    C110
  • 14 Mar 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2010/180

    CRASH SIGNAL PROTOCOL MAY NOT OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    Defect

    A software error may exist in the airbag control unit which can prevent a crash signal being generated in the event of a rear-end collision. As a result automatic unlocking of the doors and switching on of the hazard lamps cannot be assured.

    Remedy

    The recalled vehicles will have the airbag control unit replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C078
  • 01 Mar 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED UNIMOGRef R/2007/018

    MALFUNCTION OF CLUTCH CONTROL MAY LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE

    Defect

    A malfunction within the clutch control may occur which if 1st or 2nd gear is selected it may not be possible to stop the vehicle using the service brake.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the gear control unit replaced. Additionally following checking the clutch control unit may also require replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    23
    OEM ref
    U010
  • 22 Feb 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2006/223

    SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FRACTURE

    Defect

    It has been identified that during manufacture insufficient wax was applied to the front of the rear axle road springs. This in extreme circumstances can lead to failure of the spring.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the rear road spring front mounting brackets replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    C100
  • 01 Feb 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2007/017

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    In the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident fuel may leak from the fuel tank.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the production date of the fuel tank checked. The tank will be replaced if found to be within the affected range.

    Vehicles affected
    72
    OEM ref
    C103
  • 01 Feb 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2006/229

    ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    Wiring harness from starter to alternator may detach power supply will fail and wiring may short circuit.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace harness.

    Vehicles affected
    1,145
    OEM ref
    C102
    Build start
    01 Dec 2006
    Build end
    01 Dec 2006
  • 01 Feb 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2007/017

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    In the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident fuel may leak from the fuel tank.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the production date of the fuel tank checked. The tank will be replaced if found to be within the affected range.

    Vehicles affected
    72
    OEM ref
    C103
  • 01 Jan 2007MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2007/020

    WHEEL FLANGES MAY SPLIT

    Defect

    The wheel flanges may not be of sufficient strength and may split.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit modified wheels.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C097
  • 15 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2006/142

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that a fuel line may not have been fitted correctly and may leak.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be checked for the presence of fuel leaks if evident the fuel line and fittings will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    102
    OEM ref
    PO70
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    15 Aug 2006
  • 15 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2006/142

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that a fuel line may not have been fitted correctly and may leak.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be checked for the presence of fuel leaks if evident the fuel line and fittings will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    102
    OEM ref
    PO70
    Build start
    01 Jan 2006
    Build end
    15 Aug 2006
  • 11 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2006/183

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    A fuse within an electronic control module may become loose. This can result in the vehicle failing to start. In the worst case the engine may cut out whilst the vehicle is being driven.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject module replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    29
    OEM ref
    PO80
  • 11 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2006/141

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.

    Defect

    Instrument cluster may not illuminate at all times.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles and check the function of the instrument panel. If found to be faulty the instrument panel will be changed.

    Vehicles affected
    5,940
    OEM ref
    PO74
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    31 Dec 2005
  • 11 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CL CLASSRef R/2006/141

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE.

    Defect

    Instrument cluster may not illuminate at all times.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles and check the function of the instrument panel. If found to be faulty the instrument panel will be changed.

    Vehicles affected
    5,940
    OEM ref
    PO74
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    31 Dec 2005

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