2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 Recalls (7)

Campaign:
14V177000 on 04/13/2014
Component:
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Manufactured:
01/25/2007 - 07/12/2011
Affected:
252,867
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 c300, c300 4matic, c350, and c63 amg vehicles manufactured january 26, 2007, through july 13, 2011. in the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.
Consequence:
Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. the recall began on august, 18, 2014. owners may contact mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Campaign:
15V711000 on 10/26/2015
Component:
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:
01/25/2007 - 12/16/2008
Affected:
127,504
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 c300 sedan, c300 4matic, c63 amg, and c350 vehicles, and 2010 glk350 and glk350 4matic vehicles. due to a manufacturing error, the air bag control unit may corrode and cause the control unit to malfunction.
Consequence:
The malfunctioning air bag control unit may cause the air bags to unexpectedly deploy increasing the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. alternatively, the air bag control unit malfunction may cause the air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. mercedes-benz issued an interim notification to owners on december 23, 2015. the recall began on march 14, 2016. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Campaign:
16V081000 on 02/10/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
02/19/2007 - 07/12/2011
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.
Campaign:
16V363000 on 05/25/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Affected:
199,705
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 c300 sedan, c300 4matic sedan, c350 sedan, c63 amg sedan vehicles, 2010-2011 glk350, glk350 4-matic and e350 coupe vehicles, 2011 sls amg, e350 convertible, e550 coupe and e550 convertible vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, mbusa is recalling certain model year 2008 c300 sedan, c350 sedan, c63 amg sedan and c300 4-matic sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either zones a or b are not subject to this safety recall. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag modules, free of charge. owners were sent an interim notification october 2016. a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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.
Campaign:
17V017000 on 01/11/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
04/30/2007 - 05/31/2009
Affected:
103,406
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2012 c300 4matic, c250, c250 coupe, c350, c350 coupe 4matic, c350 coupe, c63 amg, c63 amg coupe, e350 coupe 4matic, e350 cabrio, e350 coupe, e550 cabrio, e550 coupe, glk350 4matic, glk350, sls amg cabrio, and sls amg coupe vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above mbusa is recalling certain 2009 c300 4matic, c300, c350 and c63 amg vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above mbusa is recalling certain 2008 c300 4matic, c300, and c350 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag modules, free of charge. parts are not currently available. owners were sent an interim notification february 2017. a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691
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.
Campaign:
17V177000 on 03/16/2017
Component:
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:
12/31/2007 - 08/28/2014
Affected:
51
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 amg gt-s, glc300, cla250 and gle300d 4matic vehicles, 2013 c250, e350 bluetec and g63 amg vehicles, 2008-2014 c300 vehicles, 2013-2014 c300 4matic and ml350 4matic vehicles, 2009 c350 vehicles, 2014 cls550, e350 4matic, e350 coupe 4matic, e350 wagon 4matic, glk350 and sl550 vehicles, 2012 cls550 4matic vehicles, 2012-2016 e350 vehicles, 2016-2017 gl450 4matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ml350 4matic bluetec vehicles, 2015 s550, s550 4matic and c300 4matic sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 c300 sedan vehicles, and 2017 sl63 amg vehicles. various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. the recall began april 21, 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Campaign:
17V177000 on 03/16/2017
Component:
Electrical system: software
Manufactured:
12/31/2007 - 08/28/2014
Affected:
51
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 amg gt-s, glc300, cla250 and gle300d 4matic vehicles, 2013 c250, e350 bluetec and g63 amg vehicles, 2008-2014 c300 vehicles, 2013-2014 c300 4matic and ml350 4matic vehicles, 2009 c350 vehicles, 2014 cls550, e350 4matic, e350 coupe 4matic, e350 wagon 4matic, glk350 and sl550 vehicles, 2012 cls550 4matic vehicles, 2012-2016 e350 vehicles, 2016-2017 gl450 4matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ml350 4matic bluetec vehicles, 2015 s550, s550 4matic and c300 4matic sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 c300 sedan vehicles, and 2017 sl63 amg vehicles. various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. the recall began april 21, 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.

2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300 TSBs (37)

Bulletin:
2007100001
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Model c300 4matic, my 2008 --removal of struts between front subframe and frame rail. *nj
Bulletin:
2007110003
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Model c300, c350, model year 2008 - check cross member at rear axle carrier. *nj
Bulletin:
2008020003
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
Model c300 & c350, model year 2008 - replace electronic ignition switch. *nj
Bulletin:
P-B-32.25/63
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Mercedes benz model c300, c350 - thumping/knocking noise form the area of the rear axle over bumps. *nj
Bulletin:
PB 54-21/191
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Fuel gauge reads empty, turn signal lamps pulse quicker, central locking inoperative using key, no communication with rear sam. *pe
Bulletin:
PB 9160/143
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Srs light illuminated/dtc 9cfe on model 204 (c300, c350). *pe
Bulletin:
P-B-54.21/197A
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Mercedes benz: model 204.054, 056, 081; vehicle does not start, no communication with star diagnosis, power outlets not functioning. *pe
Bulletin:
PB-35-31-05
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Mercedes benz: model 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) slk class; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) c class; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) e class. vehicles produced between 2/21/08 and 4/3/08 with differential serial number 1824214 to 1865328.
Bulletin:
PB-54-21-197
Component:
113200 electrical system:starter assembly:relay
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: vehicle does not start, no communication with star diagnosis. *pe
Bulletin:
PB-82-10-625
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: headlamp non-functional, possible moisture penetration. *pe
Bulletin:
PB-82-10-625A
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Mercedes vehicle: headlamp is nonfunctional with at least one of the fault codes and/or there is moisture in headlamp unit, may be inadequate bonding of lens which may cause moisture to collect at lowest point of head lamp and may enter th
Bulletin:
PB-46-30-67
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Mercedes vehicle: vehicles fluid leaking from power steering system, may be due to damaged low pressure power steering hose installed. leak might develop in area of connection between low pressure power steering hose and power steering oil
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:
PB-54-25-207A
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Mercedes: esp indicator light illuminates in the instrument cluster. this may be due to a malfunctioning steering column module (scm). model 204. model years 2008. *pe
Bulletin:
TB-2008110010
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
Mercedes: a crack may occur at an underbody cross brace support(s) due to irregularities in the forming process. model 204. model year 2008. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-2009020004
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. if this condition exists an instrument cluster message of no service and tele aid inoperable will
Bulletin:
SB-40-15-68
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Mercedes: the instrument cluster displaying tire pressure monitor inoperative and there is a corresponding stored fault code of 5581 (front or rear sensor localization failed), this is because the difference in the signal strength between
Bulletin:
P-047117
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Daimler ag: grinding noises from area of front axle-wheel bearing corroded. corrosion spreading under wheel hub sealing ring. dirt and water are washed in front of the sealing ring of the wheel hub via the rpm sensor bore in the steering
Bulletin:
LI91-40-P-047922
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. a new reversible emergency tensioning retractor cannot be installed. as of modification , the connector housing of the reversible emergency tensioning retractor was revised and is in
Bulletin:
TB-P-047921
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Mercedes: fault message in instrument cluster (pre-safe inactive) and fault code 530630 is current and stored in the reversible emergency tensioning retractor control unit. left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor control unit
Bulletin:
LI-54-21
Component:
121300 exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch
Summary:
Xentry: exterior lights constantly on. possible components: low beams; front fog lamp; high beams; washer fluid pump and the headlamp cleaning system are also potentially affected. hardware fault in driver side sam. model 204. no model
Bulletin:
LI46-20-P-048484
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. not necessary to replace the entire steering system. remove steering; replace both internal oil lines; install steering. mo
Bulletin:
C1A-091101
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. this action applies to new vehicle inventory only. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-32-25-82
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-82-30
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-72-20
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: on rough roads there is a knocking noise in the liftgate area. the stop buffers are too hard and are creating the noise during vibration. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-05-20-P
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. there could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm
Bulletin:
15-P-053382
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Xentry: display message 'tire pressure monitor inoperative' the signal level difference between front and rear axles is marginal. therefore no permanent assignment can be made. no model years given. *js
Bulletin:
20-P-053398
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js
Bulletin:
10-P-053538
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Xentry: mercedes benz: vehicle does not perform automatic engine stop although the eco function was activated via the eco button. no model years given. also included model 169 and f cell. *js
Bulletin:
40-P-052794
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js
Bulletin:
LI-72-19-P053604
Component:
126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): the signal light for right rear turn is inoperative. fault message displayed. *pe
Bulletin:
SC-2012070002
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209
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
Bulletin:
LI46.35-P-059989
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Red display message in instrument cluster "power steering malfunction - see owner's manual"
Bulletin:
LI46.35-P-059989
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
Red display message in instrument cluster "power steering malfunction - see owner's manual"
Bulletin:
LI07 70-P-066276
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Check engine light is on with dtc p030185/ p030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6.

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