Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RB-200906000508/01/200910032568Mercedes benz: software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. the vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a visit to the workshop. this may cause the affected vehicles to04/14/2010
200704000505/01/200710023035Check engine control module software and update as required. *nj10/16/2007
200704000605/01/200710022896Check engine control module software and update as required. check catalytic converters and replace as required. *nj10/03/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/04/201357000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. several days later while the contact was driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled three times in the course of a 24-hour period. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v303000 (electrical system). and contacted the manufacturer, who advised that the vin was not included in the recall campaign and offered no further assistance. the dealer was notified and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 57,000.
08/01/2012493001
 All 4 cam shaft sensors failed at the same time. *tr
08/01/201249300
 All 4 cam shaft sensors failed at the same time.
05/01/201169000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, the speedometer was inoperable and the esp bas control was also illuminated. the dealer was notified and the contact was awaiting a service appointment. the manufacturer advised the contact that her vin had not been included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v303000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where they performed a diagnostic which confirmed that the control unit needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
05/01/201169000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, the speedometer was inoperable and she was unable to determine how fast or slow she was traveling, and the esp bas control on the instrument panel illuminated as well. the dealer was notified and the contact was awaiting a service appointment. the manufacturer advised the contact that her vin had not been included in recall number: 08v303000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where they performed a diagnostic which confirmed that the control unit be replaced. the current and failure mileages were approximately 69,000. bw