Mercedes Benz C300 2011
Model C300 made in 2011 by Mercedes Benz got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2011
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 | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V557000 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | from 04/18/2011 to 07/12/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 5800 | 02/15/2013 | MFR | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | 12/03/2012 | 12/04/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 s400, s550, s550 4matic, s63 amg, c300, c300 4matic, e350, glk350, glk350 4matic, cl550 4matic, and cl63 amg vehicles manufactured from april 18, 2011, through july 12, 2011. due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. the recall campaign is expected to begin in february 2013. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 10-P-053538 | 04/05/2012 | 10044201 | Xentry: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 | 05/22/2012 | |
| 10-P-053538 | 04/05/2012 | 10044201 | 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 | 05/22/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SC-2012070002 | 09/01/2012 | SC-2012070002A | 10048279 | 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 | 12/17/2012 |
| SC-2012070002 | 09/01/2012 | 10048279 | 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 | 12/17/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 10-P-053538 | 04/05/2012 | 10044201 | 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 | 05/22/2012 | |
| 10-P-053538 | 04/05/2012 | 10044201 | Xentry: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 | 05/22/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| LI-72-19-P053604 | 04/18/2012 | 10044603 | Xentry (mercedes): the signal light for right rear turn is inoperative. fault message displayed. *pe | 07/17/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 60-P-049981 | 10/03/2011 | 10044179 | Xentry: hard shift operations, poor start-off characteristics, and uncomfortable jolting. caused by delayed frictional connection during closing if wet start-up clutch (nak) and/or temporary jamming of control valve for wet start-up clutch | 05/17/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 60-P-049981 | 10/03/2011 | 10044179 | Xentry: hard shift operations, poor start-off characteristics, and uncomfortable jolting. caused by delayed frictional connection during closing if wet start-up clutch (nak) and/or temporary jamming of control valve for wet start-up clutch | 05/17/2012 | |
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| LI-47-40-P053871 | 05/22/2012 | 10044601 | Xentry (mercedes): check engine light (cel) is activated; stored in engine control unit is very fine leak. automatic fuel tank leak test software is sensitive and can produces an erroneous diagnosis. models 204, 212, 218, 221, 216,and 166 | 07/17/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 40-P-052794 | 04/20/2012 | 10044222 | 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 | 05/23/2012 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 20-P-053398 | 03/12/2012 | 10044181 | 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 | 05/17/2012 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 15-P-053382 | 03/15/2012 | 10044168 | 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 | 05/16/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/10/2013 | 23000 | 1 | |
| The air bags on my c300 mercedes 2011 did not deploy during front crash. the accident happened at a t intersection street. i was at the front lane at a t intersection stopping during red light. a volvo car from the other side of the intersection that was trying to make a left turn-into the street that i was stopping on- crashed into my vehicle front to front as a result of avoiding getting crashed by another car that was passing red light into it's opposite direction. the volvo that crashed into my car front to front pushed my vehicle about 10 feet back words and caused my vehicle to crash into an suv with the rear right side of my vehicle into the rear left side of the suv that caused my car to stop. a police report was taken at the scene. i then have requested from the collision center at the mercedes dealer who handled my car, to look into the air bags to check whether there were a manufacture defect with the airbag for not deploying. few days later, my car was reported a total loss. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2013 | 23000 | ||
| The air bags on my c300 mercedes 2011 did not deploy during front crash. the accident happened at a t intersection street. i was at the front lane at a t intersection stopping during red light. a volvo car from the other side of the intersection that was trying to make a left turn-into the street that i was stopping on- crashed into my vehicle front to front as a result of avoiding getting crashed by another car that was passing red light into it's opposite direction. the volvo that crashed into my car front to front pushed my vehicle about 10 feet back words and caused my vehicle to crash into an suv with the rear right side of my vehicle into the rear left side of the suv that caused my car to stop. a police report was taken at the scene. i then have requested from the collision center at the mercedes dealer who handled my car, to look into the air bags to check whether there were a manufacture defect with the airbag for not deploying. few days later, my car was reported a total loss. | |||