2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240

3 recalls — 39 complaints — 50 TSBs

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this reca... Read more

33,456 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Consequence

A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2... Read more

131,653 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/... Read more

Consequence

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

747,928 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Complaint Statistics

39 total complaints 3 crashes 2 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	8
SEAT BELTS	3
STEERING	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
POWER TRAIN	2
SUSPENSION	2
ENGINE	2
SEATS	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1

Incident date: Jul 12, 2025

The transmission failed completely. The vehicle will not engage or shift properly and cannot be driven. The failed transmission is still installed in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request.

Incident date: Sep 23, 2021

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240. The contact stated that rainwater had entered the vehicle through the sunroof and damaged the computer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility) after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer... Read more

Incident date: Sep 23, 2021

Incident date: Oct 1, 2018

"TAKATA RECALL" THE CAR HAS A GAS SMELL ESPECIALLY WHEN WE TURN THE HEATERS ON/ IT IS VERY STRONG FUMES & THE WINDOWS HAVE TO BE ROLLED DOWN WHEN DRIVING/ HAS A GAS LEAK

Incident date: Aug 22, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. THE CONTACT WAS CALLING ON BEHALF OF HER SPOUSE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT AN ENTRANCE TO A FUEL STATION, A MOTORCYCLIST DRIVING 40 MPH T-BONED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CRASH DAMAGED THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND PART OF THE FRONT PASSENGER ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 1, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN MOVED UP AND DOWN AS WELL AS VIBRATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (CAR CITY IN LOUISA, KY) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS O... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF CHARLESTON (5 DUDLEY FARMS LANE, CHARLESTON, WV) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE M... Read more

Incident date: Aug 22, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT WAS STRUCK ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BY A MOTORCYCLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER, STEERING WHEEL, AND REAR PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT INJURED HIS RIGHT ARM, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICL... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE AT THE AIR BAG ACTUATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2017

A MODERATE GAS SMELL COMES FROM DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL. HESITATION UPON START UP. THE RESULT IS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSES A LEAK THROUGH CRACK LINES IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE SMELL OCCURS WHEN STATIONARY AND ON THE STREET WHICH THE FUEL SMELL IS ALSO APPARENT INSIDE THE CABIN.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2017

WHEN USING MY CAR SEAT HEAT IT BURNED A BIG HOLE IN MY SEAT AND MELTED MY JACKET. I'M AFRAID I CAN'T USE MY CAR SEAT HEAT ANY SO NO FIRE WILL HAPPEN

Incident date: Jul 16, 2016

RESTRAINING MAIL FUNCTION DRIVE TO WORK SHOP

Incident date: Oct 31, 2005

THE GEAR SHIFT DOES NOT STAY MOUNTED IN THE CAR. IT CONSTANTLY COMES OUT OF THE BOARD. IT COMES UP WHEN I AM CHANGING GEARS.

Incident date: Sep 28, 2015

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Crash

Incident date: Feb 12, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT CONNECTION FAILED... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2016

Incident date: Oct 2, 2015

THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE IS ADHERED TO THE FRAME VIA FOUR BOLTS. ON THE LEFT ONE OF THOSE BOLTS BROKE OFF DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. THAT MEANS THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE IS HELD ON BY THREE BOLTS. A SERIOUS SAFTEY HAZARD BECAUSE IF ONE MORE GAVE WHILE DRIVING IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2013

THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE/GEARBOX PROTECTION SWITCHED OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE CAR IS ON THE MOVE IN A HIGHWAY. THE INCIDENCE HAPPEN TWICE IN 2011 AND 2012. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE ENGINE WITHOUT ANY ADVERSE INCIDENCE. BUT, THE POTENTIAL FOR CATASTROPHIC INJU... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2013

THE ELECTRONIC WARNING SIGN FOR UNLOCKED SEAT BELT COMES ON WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING, INCLUDING AT HIGH SPEED ON FREEWAYS. UNLOCKING AND RE-LOCKING THE SEAT-BELT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING ON AND OFF FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL THE AIR... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2014

THE BACK COIL SPRING BROKE AT THE SAME TIME FEW MONTHS AGO ON THE SAME SPOTE THE POWER TRAIN DRIVE ACTING UP. THE SECTION WHERE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BLINKER IS MOUNTED ON IS LOSE THE WHOLE SECTION BUT MERCEDES SAID THEY COULDN'T MAKE SCREWED CLOSER TOGETHER STEERING GEARBOX). *TR

Incident date: Mar 3, 2014

Incident date: Nov 10, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHILE THE HEATED SEAT FUNCTION WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SEAT AND FOUND THE SEAT TO BE SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MA... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 17, 2013

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WE HAD JUST LEFT HOME ABOUT TWO MINUTES BEFORE. WITH EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, WE DRIFTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN RESTARTED THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE, ONCE HAVING JUST REVER... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2012

WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT 45 MPH THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT HEATING ELEMENT WAS ACTIVATED. IT WAS SWITCHED ON TO ITS HIGHEST SETTING. IN APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE THE FRONT SEATBACK LEFT SIDE BOLSTER CAUGHT FIRE BURNING A DIME SIZE HOLE AND BURNING THE FLEECE VEST WORN BY THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIA... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 30, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, HE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF FUEL HAD LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL TANK THAT NEEDED ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2012

Incident date: Feb 16, 2011

GREETINGS: ABOUT A MONTH AFTER HAVING MY CAR SERVICED FOR B SIDE OF MAINTENANCE, WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, THIS UNKNOWN SRS LIGHT CAME ON MY DASHBOARD; AFTER LOOKING THRU THE MANUAL, I REALIZED IT WAS SOMETHING DEALING WITH AIR BAG, WHICH THE DEALERSHIP EMPHASIZED IT WAS SOMETHING I NEEDED TO GET IT T... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2009

MB C240 - WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 35-40MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL ABRUPTLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT. ROAD WAS EVEN AND NO POTHOLES. I HAD TO PULL IT TO THE RIGHT TWICE BEFORE I WAS BACK ON MY LANE. LUCKY NO OPPOSITE TRAFFIC. I BOUGHT MY C240 IN 2005 AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED.*TR

Incident date: Mar 15, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE INOPERATIVE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPL... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2008

FRONT AIRBAG MALFUNCTON. *TR

Incident date: Feb 26, 2006

WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENT I NOTICED A HUGE BUBBLE ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT TIRE AND RIGHT FRONT DOES NOT HOLD AIR. I DID NOT HIT ANY POTHOLES AND DON'T DRIVE FAST AT ALL. CONTACTED DEALER AS CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY I HAVE ONLY 4600 MILES. DEALER REFUSED TO CHANGE TIRE FOR FREE AND REFUSED TO CONSIDER TIRE D... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2005

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE ROOF AT THE ANTENNA. THIS CAUSES CONDENSATION TO LEAK INTO THE TRUNK. THIS IN TURN CAUSES CONDENSATION TO GO THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND CAUSES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS REPA... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2005

Incident date: Nov 12, 2004

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND AIR PRESSURE WAS DEFECTIVE ALL OF THESE DEFECTS WERE DISCOVERED BY THE DEALER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IT WOULD NOT START.*AK

Incident date: Nov 12, 2004

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND AIR PRESSURE WAS DEFECTIVE ALL OF THESE DEFECTS WERE DISCOVERED BY THE DEALER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED IT WOULD NOT START.*AK

Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240

50 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
220000 SEATS	5
140000 AIR BAGS	4
160000 STRUCTURE	2
150000 SEAT BELTS	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)	2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	2

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg

160000 STRUCTURE

220000 SEATS

Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit

100000 POWER TRAIN

Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

020000 SUSPENSION

Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle

150000 SEAT BELTS

Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises

140000 AIR BAGS

Replace Driver-Side and (if applicable) Front Passenger Air Bag

140000 AIR BAGS

Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags.

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper

160000 STRUCTURE

Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. I

220000 SEATS

Noise from the front seats during load change.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The presence of a quiescent current can have several causes. These are not always recognized and lead to an increased number of OK components being removed. Possible Hall sensor faults or normalization faults can exist which can be elimin

220000 SEATS

Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.

220000 SEATS

Grunting noise or ripping noise at seat-back lining

220000 SEATS

Noises from area of seat adjuster or cushion frame.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20: P001177 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank

100000 POWER TRAIN

Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).

150000 SEAT BELTS

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

010000 STEERING

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

140000 AIR BAGS

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM

031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

MERCEDES 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 20

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY DEACTIVATED DURING A VI

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MERCEDES 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. *PE

140000 AIR BAGS

MERCEDES 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. *PE

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MERCEDES 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. *PE

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

MERCEDES: REPLACE TRANSFER CASE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES OPTIMIZED TRANSFER CASES WILL REDUCE VIBRATIONS WHEN CORNERING OR WHEN PARKING. MODELS 203, 211, 220. *PE

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

MERCEDES 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.

046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

MODELS E320, E500, E55, E350, E550, E63 AND S430 4MATIC, S500 4MATIC. MY 2005-2006 -- REPLACE TRANSFER CASE. *NJ UPDATED 5/13/09. MODELS C280, C350, C320 AND C240. MY 2005-2007. *PE

014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE

014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION

PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES BENZ: MODELS 203, 209, 211, 219,230, AND 463; MODEL YEARS 2005-2007. REPLACE PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROHYDRAULIC UNIT. DAIMLER AG HAS DETERMINED THAT ON AFFECTED VEHICLES THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY LEAK. DEALER WILL REPLA

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *KB UPDATED 3/5/09. *PE

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

MERCEDES-BENZ - CHECK CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY - MODELS 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - MODEL YEARS 2004-2005. *NJ UPDATE 8/7/2008. *PE

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

ALL MODEL 171, 203 AND 209 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SALES CODE 477 - TIRE LOSS WARNING SYSTEM (INDIRECT ESP BASED) WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. [TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INACTIVE] DISPLAYED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL YEAR 2005-2007. *NJ

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CHECK COMMAND AND NAVIGATION SOFTWARE AND UPDATE IF NECESSARY. *KB

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DTC 9103 AND/OR 9123 PRESENT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL 203 AND 209. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT

MERCEDES-BENZ C240 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ C240 across all model years (2001–2005).

15 Total Recalls

127 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

6 Reported Crashes

9 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ C240 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2007	0	1	View
2005 (current)	3	39
2004	3	31	View
2003	3	29	View
2002	3	16	View
2001	3	11	View

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Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240

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