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  • 26 Aug 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED G WAGONRef R/2005/126

    FUEL RETURN HOSE MAY LEAK

    Defect

    It is possible that a crack may form in the fuel return hose. If this does occur this may lead to an escape of fuel.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose and fuel return pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    P042
  • 27 Jul 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2005/056

    BRAKE PEDAL MAY REQUIRE MORE EFFORT THAN EXPECTED

    Defect

    In isolated cases it is possible for vibrations within the vehicle to in turn vibrate the wiring harness connected to the Sensotronic Brake Control unit. This causes the internal contacts within the unit to suffer abrasion and subsequent resistance increase. The resultant affect is that more effort will be required on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and mount an additional bracket to the electrical harness to prevent relative movement.

    Vehicles affected
    58,022
    OEM ref
    PO37
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    31 Dec 2005
  • 27 Jul 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2005/134

    BRAKE PEDAL MAY REQUIRE MORE EFFORT THAN EXPECTED

    Defect

    Problems may occur with the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) hydraulic unit that could affect the input required by the driver to stop the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected so the SBC hydraulic unit can be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,700
    OEM ref
    P036
  • 27 Jul 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SL CLASSRef R/2005/134

    BRAKE PEDAL MAY REQUIRE MORE EFFORT THAN EXPECTED

    Defect

    Problems may occur with the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) hydraulic unit that could affect the input required by the driver to stop the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected so the SBC hydraulic unit can be checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,700
    OEM ref
    P036
  • 27 Jul 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CLSRef R/2005/056

    BRAKE PEDAL MAY REQUIRE MORE EFFORT THAN EXPECTED

    Defect

    In isolated cases it is possible for vibrations within the vehicle to in turn vibrate the wiring harness connected to the Sensotronic Brake Control unit. This causes the internal contacts within the unit to suffer abrasion and subsequent resistance increase. The resultant affect is that more effort will be required on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and mount an additional bracket to the electrical harness to prevent relative movement.

    Vehicles affected
    58,022
    OEM ref
    PO37
    Build start
    01 Jul 2001
    Build end
    31 Dec 2005
  • 27 Jul 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CL CLASSRef R/2005/056

    BRAKE PEDAL MAY REQUIRE MORE EFFORT THAN EXPECTED

    Defect

    In isolated cases it is possible for vibrations within the vehicle to in turn vibrate the wiring harness connected to the Sensotronic Brake Control unit. This causes the internal contacts within the unit to suffer abrasion and subsequent resistance increase. The resultant affect is that more effort will be required on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and mount an additional bracket to the electrical harness to prevent relative movement.

    Vehicles affected
    58,022
    OEM ref
    PO37
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    31 Dec 2005
  • 19 Jul 2005MERCEDES BENZ BUS O405Ref R/2005/107

    STEERING RELAY IDLER ARM MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The possibility exists that stress failure of the steering idler arm may occur which may result in defective steering control.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled and fitted with a quality assured steering idler arm.

    Vehicles affected
    118
    Build start
    01 Jan 1997
    Build end
    31 Dec 1998
  • 08 Jun 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2005/059

    BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER CLEVIS PIN CAN BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    The clevis pin which secures the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal cross shaft may become detached due to the possible non-fitment of the securing clip.

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicles will be checked for the installation of the securing clip. Should it be found that the securing clip has not been fitted one will be installed.

    Vehicles affected
    9,212
    OEM ref
    c033
    Build start
    01 Nov 2003
    Build end
    30 Oct 2004
  • 08 Jun 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2005/059

    BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER CLEVIS PIN CAN BECOME DETACHED

    Defect

    The clevis pin which secures the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal cross shaft may become detached due to the possible non-fitment of the securing clip.

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicles will be checked for the installation of the securing clip. Should it be found that the securing clip has not been fitted one will be installed.

    Vehicles affected
    9,212
    OEM ref
    c033
    Build start
    01 Nov 2003
    Build end
    31 Oct 2004
  • 20 May 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED ATEGORef R/2005/039

    RISK OF A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    The battery main cable may chafe on a bracket which may lead to a short circuit

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have an additional bracket fitted which has been deficient from production.

    Vehicles affected
    14
    OEM ref
    C030
    Build start
    01 Jan 2004
    Build end
    22 Mar 2005
  • 23 Feb 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED 220Ref R/2005/003

    THE BLOWER REGULATOR MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The possibility exists that the heater blower regulator may fail resulting in an increase in temperature and the possibility of a fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be retro-fitted with a wiring harness which incorporates a fuse holder.

    Vehicles affected
    7,734
    OEM ref
    P009
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    01 Jan 2000
  • 23 Feb 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED 215Ref R/2005/003

    THE BLOWER REGULATOR MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The possibility exists that the heater blower regulator may fail resulting in an increase in temperature and the possibility of a fire.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be retro-fitted with a wiring harness which incorporates a fuse holder.

    Vehicles affected
    7,734
    OEM ref
    P009
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    01 Jan 2000
  • 18 Feb 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED 220Ref R/2005/004

    A HYDRAULIC LINE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM MAY LEAK

    Defect

    A hydraulic line in the braking system may leak

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a modified brake pipe

    Vehicles affected
    925
    OEM ref
    P012
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    01 Jan 2001
  • 18 Feb 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED 215Ref R/2005/004

    A HYDRAULIC LINE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM MAY LEAK

    Defect

    A hydraulic line in the braking system may leak

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a modified brake pipe

    Vehicles affected
    925
    OEM ref
    P012
    Build start
    01 Jan 2001
    Build end
    01 Jan 2001
  • 16 Feb 2005MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED CL209Ref R/2005/002

    SIDE AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY

    Defect

    Due to incorrect wiring there is a possibility that the side airbags could deploy without warning.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the wiring. Incorrect wiring will be modified to correct setting.

    Vehicles affected
    4,211
    OEM ref
    p010
  • 26 Nov 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED TOPSAFE CHILD SEATRef RCOMP/2004/006

    ISOFIX ANCHORAGE MAY ALLOW THE CHILD SEAT TO DETACH IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISON

    Defect

    The ISOFIX anchorage may allow the child seat to be come detachedin the event of a collision.

    Remedy

    Customers will be contacted and given a full refund in respect of the original child seat. Customers will then be offered a replacement seat from a different manufacturer free of charge.

    Vehicles affected
    242
    Build start
    01 Nov 2003
    Build end
    01 Nov 2004
  • 17 Aug 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2004/127

    ENGINE SPEED MAY REDUCE OR SHUT DOWN DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    It is possible that the engine speed may reduce or in extreme cases shut down due to a software error in the engine management unit

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and install revised software in the control unit. In most cases this will resolve the problem. In isolated cases it may be necessary to replace the control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    592
    OEM ref
    c013
  • 17 Aug 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2004/127

    ENGINE SPEED MAY REDUCE OR SHUT DOWN DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    It is possible that the engine speed may reduce or in extreme cases shut down due to a software error in the engine management unit

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and install revised software in the control unit. In most cases this will resolve the problem. In isolated cases it may be necessary to replace the control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    592
    OEM ref
    c013
  • 30 Jul 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VIANORef R/2004/032

    THE MOUNTING OF THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Mounting of the foot operated parking brake pedal may permit the mounting to become loose and in extreme cases the assembly may become detached from the mounting bracket.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the pedal assembly with a quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    779
    OEM ref
    C004
  • 30 Jul 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED VITORef R/2004/032

    THE MOUNTING OF THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Mounting of the foot operated parking brake pedal may permit the mounting to become loose and in extreme cases the assembly may become detached from the mounting bracket.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the pedal assembly with a quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    779
    OEM ref
    C004
  • 30 Jul 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED TRAVEL LINERRef R/2004/032

    THE MOUNTING OF THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY DETACH

    Defect

    Mounting of the foot operated parking brake pedal may permit the mounting to become loose and in extreme cases the assembly may become detached from the mounting bracket.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the pedal assembly with a quality assured component.

    Vehicles affected
    779
    OEM ref
    C004
  • 05 Jul 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SL CLASSRef R/2004/094

    POSSIBILITY OF REDUCED BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    Premature wear of the Sensatronic Brake Control (SBC) unit may lead to a reduced braking efficiency

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles download the latest software. Following the download the system will advise when the SBC hydraulic unit requires replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    39,742
    OEM ref
    p005
    Build start
    01 Jun 2002
    Build end
    01 Jun 2003
  • 05 Jul 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED E CLASSRef R/2004/094

    POSSIBILITY OF REDUCED BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    Premature wear of the Sensatronic Brake Control (SBC) unit may lead to a reduced braking efficiency

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles download the latest software. Following the download the system will advise when the SBC hydraulic unit requires replacement.

    Vehicles affected
    39,742
    OEM ref
    p005
    Build start
    01 Jun 2002
    Build end
    01 Jun 2003
  • 17 Jun 2004MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED SPRINTERRef R/2003/186

    TYRE VALVES MAY LEAK WHERE FITTED IN WHEEL.

    Defect

    The tyre valve may not be to specification and could leak at its fitting in the wheel.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and fit new tyre valves that comply with the specification.

    Vehicles affected
    113
    OEM ref
    1691
    Build start
    01 Dec 2000
    Build end
    01 Dec 2003
  • 01 Jun 2004MERCEDES BENZ BUS KOCH SPRINTERRef R/2004/070

    HANDBRAKE CABLE MAY SNAP

    Defect

    Possibility that the handbrake cable may snap

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for the fitting of an up-rated and re-routed parking brake cable.

    Vehicles affected
    54
    Build start
    01 Apr 2002
    Build end
    01 Apr 2004

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