2005 MERCEDES BENZ C230 Recall
- Campaign:
- 16V081000 on 02/10/2016
- Component:
- Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
- Manufactured:
- 11/17/2003 - 06/16/2005
- Affected:
- 711,159
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ml320 bluetec 4matic, gl320 bluetec 4matic and r320 cdi 4matic, 2011 e350 cabriolet and e550 cabriolet, 2009-2011 ml350, ml350 4matic, ml550 4matic, ml63 amg, and c63 amg, 2010-2011 ml450 4matic hybrid, e350 coupe, e350 4matic, e550 coupe, e550 4matic, and e63 amg, 2011-2012 gl350 bluetec 4matic and r350 bluetec 4matic, 2009-2012 gl450 4matic, gl550 4matic and r350 4matic, 2007-2008 slk280, slk350, and slk55 amg, 2011-2014 sls amg coupe, 2012 sls amg cabriolet, 2013-2014 sls amg gt and sls amg gt cabriolet, 2005 c230 kompressor and c320, 2006-2007 c230, 2006-2011 c350, 2008-2011 c300 and c300 4matic, 2010-2012 glk350 and glk350 4matic and 2007-2008 chrysler crossfire vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- Mbusa will their notify owners, and fiat chrysler will notify the affected chrysler owners. dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. this recall began november 2016. mercedes-benz owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and chrysler owners may contact fiat chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2005 MERCEDES BENZ C230 TSBs (23)
- Bulletin:
- 916076B
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Srs light illuminated. dtc 9103 and/or 9123 present. mercedes-benz model 203 and 209. model year unknown. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 470036
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
- Bulletin:
- 2005120011
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- A harness must be installed at the connection between the suction fan control line and the expansion reservoir to prevent a possible malfunction of the suction fan. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2005120009
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- The engine oil line may come into contact with the radiator shroud, the steering gear or the high pressure steering hose due to the lack of spacers on the oil line. install rubber star mounts onto engine oil line. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2005120010
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Coolant hose may be routed incorrectly, inspect routing of coolant hose and correct if necessary. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 462046
- Component:
- 014000 steering:rack and pinion
- Summary:
- Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 2006080003
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Check command and navigation software and update if necessary. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 2006110005
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 033008
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 2007100004
- Component:
- 104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Summary:
- Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63 and s430 4matic, s500 4matic. my 2005-2006 -- replace transfer case. *nj updated 5/13/09. models c280, c350, c320 and c240. my 2005-2007. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 424586
- Component:
- 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Summary:
- All model 171, 203 and 209 vehicles equipped with sales code 477 - tire loss warning system (indirect esp based) with run flat tires. [tire pressure monitoring inactive] displayed instrument cluster. model year 2005-2007. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 2008010001
- Component:
- 063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz - check catalytic converters and replace if necessary - models 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - model years 2004-2005. *nj update 8/7/2008. *pe
- Bulletin:
- 2008020002
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- Model c230, model years 2003-2005 - replace engine vent hoses. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 2008020002
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: daimler ag has determined that the engine vent hose on subject vehicles may not conform to specifications. cracks may develop in the vent hose over time and in the worst case result in a rough running engine. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PB-82-10-376F
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. a function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r (230). model years uknown. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PB-91-60-53A
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. models 203 and model 209. model years unknown. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PB-42-30-103
- Component:
- 046000 service brakes, air:antilock
- Summary:
- Mercedes vehicle: the anti-lock brake system (abs) return flow pump running without control with corresponding fault code c1401, clean and insulated the connector for the return flow pump relay. models 202 and 208. model years unknown.
- Bulletin:
- SC-2007100004
- Component:
- 104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Summary:
- Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. models 203, 211, 220. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-2008120008
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles the transmission pilot bushing may leak. dealer will repla
- Bulletin:
- RB-2009060005
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. the vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a vi
- Bulletin:
- LI-43-10
- Component:
- 031100 service brakes, electric
- Summary:
- Mercedes benz (daimler): unsatisfactory brake servo assistance after a cold start, primarily when maneuvering. low vacuum in the intake manifold due to wide open throttle valve. retrofit electric brake booster vacuum pump (m56). model 20
- Bulletin:
- SB-59783
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm
- Bulletin:
- LI32.25-P-061137
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
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