Mercedes Benz C Class 2005
Model C Class made in 2005 by Mercedes Benz got 21 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and equipment adaptive. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other and power train. There were some recalls concerningair bags, electrical system.
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V560000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 05/01/2004 to 11/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 61000 | 03/15/2006 | OVSC | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 12/20/2005 | 12/20/2005 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with sport model steering wheels fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, occupant crash protection. in certain low risk air bag deployment tests conducted by nhtsa, using an out-of-position unbelted 5th percentile female crash test dummy, irregularities were demonstrated indicating that occupants may not be properly protected in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, an occupant may not be properly restrained which could result in injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new air bag inflator module free of charge. the recall began on march 15, 2006. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mercedes-benz recall no. 2006020005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V303000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 08/01/2004 to 01/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 404 | 08/30/2008 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 07/07/2008 | 07/09/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. a software calibration number (scn) coding received on the affected vehicles during a recent workshop visit was incorrect. depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect scn coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions: (1) the fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; (2) a stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; (3) the obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and, (4) the speedometer may be out of tolerance. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008 070001.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| PB-61-10-07 | 09/17/2008 | 10028147 | Mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (c300, c350, c300 4-matic, c63 ame). *pe | 03/05/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| PB-61-10-07 | 09/17/2008 | 10028147 | Mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (c300, c350, c300 4-matic, c63 ame). *pe | 03/05/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 2006020008 | 01/01/2007 | 2006020008 | 10019822 | Inspect transmission pilot bushing at electrochydraulic unit and replace if necessary. the transmission pilot bushing may have been installed on the control units with non-tempered sealing rings which may cause a small leak to occur. *t | 05/02/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/18/2006 | 1 | 08/06/2005 | |
| I received a notice in april that my car was recalled because of air bag safety issues. mercedes has not rectified the situation. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Seat control module failure. 2 modules per car, 1 for passenger seat, and 1 for driver seat fail. the defective seat control module unit will deplete the cars battery overnight resulting in a no-start condition the following day. a new battery, or a jump start, will get the car going again. the common immediate resolution is to unplug the seat control module which would impact the seats ability to respond in an accident. the replacement part and diagnosis from mb dealer is approx $700/ module. this is a huge liability for mercedes owners and the repair should be investigated for seat function safety. i understand the part number has been updated, which i believe is an admission by mercedes that the original part is defective. | |||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Seat control module failure. 2 modules per car, 1 for passenger seat, and 1 for driver seat fail. the defective seat control module unit will deplete the cars battery overnight resulting in a no-start condition the following day. a new battery, or a jump start, will get the car going again. the common immediate resolution is to unplug the seat control module which would impact the seats ability to respond in an accident. the replacement part and diagnosis from mb dealer is approx $700/ module. this is a huge liability for mercedes owners and the repair should be investigated for seat function safety. i understand the part number has been updated, which i believe is an admission by mercedes that the original part is defective. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/28/2009 | 24000 | ||
| A o-ring connected to the transmission started leaking out transmission fluid after my wife drove the car in the snow, the back tires had some traction problem due to the wet snow earlier. once the car reached home, transmission oil was dripping onto the garage floor. the car has less than 25k on it, in mint condition. she was told by our neighbour that she should not drive it until the problem is fixed. the was taken to the shop and fixed in january when i returned from my oversea mission. the mercedes shop indicated it was a defect in the o-ring design and that a better replacement o-ring was installed for a hefty price since the warranty on the car ended the prior month. i did some research on the web to see if this problem was common given it was a design defect in the o-ring. to my surpprise i found this was a common problem that mercedes benz refuses to acknowledge. had she been driving the car she could have ended up damaging the transmission and worse gotten stranded somewhere. i think this defect needs to be investigated further to ensure safety of the drivers of the vehicle given this was not an isolated incident. others on the web have reported similar problems. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Seat control module failure. 2 modules per car, 1 for passenger seat, and 1 for driver seat fail. the defective seat control module unit will deplete the cars battery overnight resulting in a no-start condition the following day. a new battery, or a jump start, will get the car going again. the common immediate resolution is to unplug the seat control module which would impact the seats ability to respond in an accident. the replacement part and diagnosis from mb dealer is approx $700/ module. this is a huge liability for mercedes owners and the repair should be investigated for seat function safety. i understand the part number has been updated, which i believe is an admission by mercedes that the original part is defective. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/03/2012 | 72280 | ||
| While driving experienced sudden loss of power. engine would rev normally but vehicle acted as if in neutral. i was able to move over to side of freeway safely. placed car in park and then shifted back into drive, and car behaved normally. after doing research, i have discovered that this is a common problem with this model. according to, http://jayauto.wordpress.com, mercedes is in a fight with its own suppliers because they produce a low-quality part. if you have problems with your 7-speed transmissions, please report it to: nhtsa. only this organization can enforce mercedes to do a transmission recall. in 2011, mercedes made their biggest profit in their history. however, i don't think they will use it to fix their issues with transmission. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | CHERRY HILL | 08002 | MERCEDES BENZ |