2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300 Recalls (6)

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:
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:
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.
Campaign:
18V043000 on 01/15/2018
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
05/28/2009 - 07/22/2010
Affected:
132,167
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2013 c250, c250 coupe, c350 coupe 4matic, c300 4matic, c350, c350 coupe, c63 amg, c63 coupe, e350 cabrio, e350 coupe, e550 cabrio, e350 coupe 4matic, e550 coupe, glk350 4matic, glk250 bluetec 4matic, glk350, sls coupe, sls amg gt coupe, and sls roadster vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of 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, mbusa is recalling certain 2010 c300, c300 4matic, c63 amg, e350 coupe, e550 coupe, glk350, and glk350 4matic vehicles ever registered in the states of 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." mbusa is also recalling certain 2009 c300, c300 4matic, c63 amg, and c350 vehicles ever registered in the states of ak, co, ct, id, ia, me, ma, mi, mn, mo, nh, ny, nd, or, ri, sd, ut, vt, wa, wi and wy or "zone c." in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. mercedes issued an interim notification to owners on february 23, 2018. 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.

2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300 TSBs (31)

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:
SB-2009110004
Component:
162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Summary:
Mercedes benz: adjust rear lift gate stops. its been determined that the rear lift gate stops may not be adjusted to specification. if stops are not adjusted properly, the rear lift gate may contact the body when driving on uneven roads.
Bulletin:
SB-91-60-193
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
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-2010100003
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Mercedes: check fuel information label. it has been determined that the fuel information label on the fuel filler flap may be missing. *pe
Bulletin:
LI-33-20
Component:
204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: water and dirt can enter the wheel hub causing a grinding noise of the front axle and corrosion of the wheel bearing. *rm updated 4/29/13. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-32-25-82
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
Bulletin:
LI07-61
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: warning light is on with a stored engine code, because of a software problem. *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-27-60-P049270
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. there are multiple possible fault codes. a piston may be damaged. *rm
Bulletin:
LI-91-40P051830
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: the front seat belt catches when pulled out, because the strap was not guided back properly. happens on both the passenger and driver's side. *rm updated 5/22/2012. *js
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:
LI-07-10-P
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: the engine warning light is on with stored trouble codes. idle speed limits were set too narrow. *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:
LI33-15-P047471
Component:
021244 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): with steering at full lock, noise can be heard, like knocking and/or creaking, coming from area of front axle when maneuvering. models 203 (c240, 320, 32, 230), 171 (slk350, 55, 280), 209 (clk 320, 500, 55, 63), 204 (c3
Bulletin:
LI54-71-P055558
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Xentry (mercedes): displayed in multifunction "lane keeping assist is inoperative and active lane keeping assist is inoperative" when driving over lane marking. models 204 (c300, 350, 63, 250). *pe
Bulletin:
LI32.20-P-056885
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
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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