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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C

1 recalls — 3 complaints — 16 TSBs

08V303000 Jul 7, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 V... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
404 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 19, 2013
Incident date: Nov 18, 2013
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, A WARNING MSG CAME UP FOR ME TO CHECK THE LEFT TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS. I GOT HOME AND CHECKED THE LIGHTS ON THE LEFT SIDE AND NONE OF THEM WERE WORKING. I HAD THESE CHECKED AND WAS GOING TO REPLACE THE BULBS. WAS TOLD REPLACING THE BULBS WAS NOT GOING TO TAKE CARE OF ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 17, 2013
Incident date: Jun 3, 2013
I HAVE RECEIVED MULTIPLE WARNING SIGNALS INDICATING THAT MY TAIL LIGHTS AND TURNING LIGHTS HAVE FAILED. I INITIALLY THOUGHT MY BULBS WERE BLOWN BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS STRANGE THAT ALL OF THEM WOULD BLOW AT ONE TIME. UPON CHECKING THE PANEL IN THE TRUNK I NOTICED THAT THE WIRES LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 17, 2013
Incident date: Jun 3, 2013
I HAVE RECEIVED MULTIPLE WARNING SIGNALS INDICATING THAT MY TAIL LIGHTS AND TURNING LIGHTS HAVE FAILED. I INITIALLY THOUGHT MY BULBS WERE BLOWN BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS STRANGE THAT ALL OF THEM WOULD BLOW AT ONE TIME. UPON CHECKING THE PANEL IN THE TRUNK I NOTICED THAT THE WIRES LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C

16 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE3
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
137100 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY1
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM1
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER1
LI-82-10-P Aug 29, 2011
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES BENZ: NEW REPAIR METHOD FOR LOW BEAM HALOGEN LAMP BULB THAT IS INOPERATIVE. *PE
LI-05-20-P May 31, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
LI-80-57 Dec 8, 2010
010000 STEERING
MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM
LI-80-57 Dec 8, 2010
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM
LI-80-57 Dec 8, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM
SB-32-25-82 Nov 19, 2010
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82 Nov 19, 2010
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82 Nov 19, 2010
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82 Nov 19, 2010
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
C1A-091101 Nov 1, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ: REPROGRAM MBRACE (N123/4) DIALED NUMBERS TO HUGHES. THIS ACTION APPLIES TO NEW VEHICLE INVENTORY ONLY. *PE
PB-35-31-05 Jul 28, 2008
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) SLK CLASS; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) C CLASS; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) E CLASS. VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN 2/21/08 AND 4/3/08 WITH DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER 1824214 TO 1865328.
P-B-54.21/197A Jul 11, 2008
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE
P-B-54.21/197A Jul 11, 2008
137100 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE
P-B-54.21/197A Jul 11, 2008
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE
P-B-54.21/197A Jul 11, 2008
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE
P-B-54.21/197A Jul 11, 2008
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE

MERCEDES-BENZ C — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C across all model years (2007–2010).

3 Total Recalls
32 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ C — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2009 0 21 View
2008 (current) 1 3
2007 1 5 View
1995 0 1 View
1994 0 1 View

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