Mercedes Benz C230 2001

Model C230 made in 2001 by Mercedes Benz got 2 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and other. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Model 2001

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
PB-91-60-53A02/27/200910028586Mercedes 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. *pe05/11/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PB-91-60-53A02/27/200910028586Mercedes 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. *pe05/11/2009
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
PB 42-45-9803/28/200810025642Model 203 (c) series from production 8/1/01 to 2/1/03 and model 209 (clk) series up to production 2/1/03; esp visit workshop with fault code c1185. *pe08/27/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03300804/24/2008SB-03-30-08E10022893Check 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. *nj10/03/2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
PB-82-10-376F02/06/200910028585Mercedes 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. *pe05/11/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
PB-42-30-10301/13/200910028624Mercedes 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.05/12/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
PB-42-30-10301/13/200910028624Mercedes 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.05/12/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
LI-43-1008/03/201010034988Mercedes 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 2002/04/2011
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
46204612/04/2008SB-46-20-46A10020460Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe10/23/2006

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
03/02/2002
 While at a complete stop vehicle will shut off trying to accelerate. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
OTHER
101/22/2001
 The information screen which houses basic driver information (odometer, gear range indicator, time, temperature) can not be seen in when driving on a sunny day, this washout of the information could causes the driver to concentrate on the screen and loose full control of the vehicle. nlm