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  • 08 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED AXORRef R/2006/149

    VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL MAY MALFUNCTION

    Defect

    The intelligent stability control unit may not function correctly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the intelligent stability control unit replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    CO75
  • 08 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ACTOSRef R/2006/149

    VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL MAY MALFUNCTION

    Defect

    The intelligent stability control unit may not function correctly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the intelligent stability control unit replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    CO75
  • 08 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ACTROS RANGERef R/2006/186

    STEERING SHAFT MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The steering column shaft may not have been tightened correctly. If left this will progress to steering wheel free movement and knocking noise. Ultimately there will be a loss of directional control.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the steering shaft for security. If the steering shaft is insecure the shaft must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    16
    OEM ref
    C087
  • 05 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2006/153

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a faulty control unit the airbag might not deploy in the event of a collision.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    3,203
    OEM ref
    CO80
  • 05 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2006/153

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a faulty control unit the airbag might not deploy in the event of a collision.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    3,203
    OEM ref
    CO80
  • 05 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SMART FORTWORef R/2006/182

    SEAT BELT FASTENINGS MAY NOT BE SECURE

    Defect

    The seat belt fastenings may not be secure.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect the fastenings and replace where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    SO36
  • 01 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2007/021

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The battery to starter motor cable is routed close to the exhaust. In some circumstances the insulation might melt.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cable tie to the battery to starter motor cable.

    Vehicles affected
    77
    OEM ref
    C095
  • 01 Dec 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2007/021

    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    Defect

    The battery to starter motor cable is routed close to the exhaust. In some circumstances the insulation might melt.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cable tie to the battery to starter motor cable.

    Vehicles affected
    77
    OEM ref
    C095
  • 01 Sept 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED R CLASSRef R/2006/148

    RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    The routing of the stater motor wiring harness may be incorrect with the attendant risk of a short circuit occurring.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles and check the routing of the subject wiring harness taking corrective action as necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    50
    OEM ref
    PO65
  • 01 Sept 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED R CLASSRef R/2006/152

    SEAT BELT MAY DE-LATCH

    Defect

    Excessive side movement within the driver's seat belt buckle may cause the seat belt to de-latch.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject seat belt buckle checked for excessive side movement. The buckle will be replaced if excessive movement is evident.

    Vehicles affected
    67
    OEM ref
    PO66
  • 01 Sept 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED MCLAREN SLRRef R/2006/144

    RISK OF FIRE

    Defect

    The alternator wiring harness ducting may foul adjacent components with the result that under extreme conditions overheating may occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the condition of the ducting checked and the wiring re-routed.

    Vehicles affected
    75
    OEM ref
    PO72
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    15 Aug 2006
  • 10 Jul 2006MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURORef R/2006/113

    SUSPENSION MAY CRACK

    Defect

    There is a possibility of the front wishbones cracking which if ignored could in the worst case lead to front suspension detachment.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out a specific check sequence and then to inspect the wishbones. Where any signs of cracking is found both the wishbones are to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    93
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    31 Dec 2006
  • 10 Jul 2006MERCEDES BENZ BUS CC400Ref R/2006/113

    SUSPENSION MAY CRACK

    Defect

    There is a possibility of the front wishbones cracking which if ignored could in the worst case lead to front suspension detachment.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out a specific check sequence and then to inspect the wishbones. Where any signs of cracking is found both the wishbones are to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    93
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    31 Dec 2006
  • 10 Jul 2006MERCEDES BENZ BUS TC400Ref R/2006/113

    SUSPENSION MAY CRACK

    Defect

    There is a possibility of the front wishbones cracking which if ignored could in the worst case lead to front suspension detachment.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to carry out a specific check sequence and then to inspect the wishbones. Where any signs of cracking is found both the wishbones are to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    93
    Build start
    01 Jan 2005
    Build end
    31 Dec 2006
  • 26 Jun 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2010/184

    SEAT BELT MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    It is possible that the mounting bolts for rear seat belts on the rear seats may not have been torqued to the correct specification.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary re-torque the mounting bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    C079
  • 21 Jun 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED AXORRef R/2010/182

    SEAT MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    The threaded connection of the Grammer seat centre bearing may become loose which could overlaod the seat frame and cause it to fracture and fail.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to have the seat checked repaired or replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,258
    OEM ref
    C077
  • 21 Jun 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ATEGORef R/2010/182

    SEAT MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    The threaded connection of the Grammer seat centre bearing may become loose which could overlaod the seat frame and cause it to fracture and fail.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to have the seat checked repaired or replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,258
    OEM ref
    C077
  • 21 Jun 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ACTROS RANGERef R/2010/182

    SEAT MAY BECOME INSECURE

    Defect

    The threaded connection of the Grammer seat centre bearing may become loose which could overlaod the seat frame and cause it to fracture and fail.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to have the seat checked repaired or replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,258
    OEM ref
    C077
  • 23 May 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED UNIMOGRef R/2010/183

    CLUTCH MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The possibility exists that on a certain number of vehicles air pockets can build up in the clutch hydraulics system which will lead to difficulty in changing gear and selecting neutral..

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the central clutch release bearing the bracket for the clutch booster and the clutch control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    U006
  • 19 Jan 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED C CLASSRef R/2006/046

    ENGINE MAY REVERT TO LIMP HOME MODE

    Defect

    The differential pressure sensor for the diesel particulate filter can fail due to contamination of the protective gel layer by exhaust gases. This will result in the car reverting to limp home mode (restricted engine speed).

    Remedy

    Replace the differential pressure sensor with the latest modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    4,869
    OEM ref
    P059
  • 19 Jan 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/2006/046

    ENGINE MAY REVERT TO LIMP HOME MODE

    Defect

    The differential pressure sensor for the diesel particulate filter can fail due to contamination of the protective gel layer by exhaust gases. This will result in the car reverting to limp home mode (restricted engine speed).

    Remedy

    Replace the differential pressure sensor with the latest modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    4,869
    OEM ref
    P059
  • 19 Jan 2006MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2006/046

    ENGINE MAY REVERT TO LIMP HOME MODE

    Defect

    The differential pressure sensor for the diesel particulate filter can fail due to contamination of the protective gel layer by exhaust gases. This will result in the car reverting to limp home mode (restricted engine speed).

    Remedy

    Replace the differential pressure sensor with the latest modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    4,869
    OEM ref
    P059
  • 21 Dec 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SMART FORFOURRef R/2005/165

    REAR SEAT LOCK SPRINGS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY LOCATED

    Defect

    The mountings for the rear bench seat runners may not be correctly secured into the floor.

    Remedy

    Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and check the security of the back seat bench. If necessary re-lock the back seat bench runner mountings into the floor.

    Vehicles affected
    41
    OEM ref
    S028
  • 19 Dec 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED A CLASSRef R/2005/140

    WIPER ARM MAY FRACTURE

    Defect

    It has been identified that during the manufacturing process a notch may have been formed on the wiper arm which in extreme cases can cause the arm to fracture.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the wiper arm inspected and replaced if found to be suffering from this defect.

    Vehicles affected
    16,202
    OEM ref
    P043
  • 17 Oct 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SMART 450Ref R/2005/088

    SUSPENSION CARRIER LINK MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Increased wear on the transversal compound spring front axle may lead to failure of a carrier link and the separation of the ball pivot and casing.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be inspected and the suspension carrier links will be replaced if they are not of the latest type.

    Vehicles affected
    2,543
    OEM ref
    S021

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