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TSB List for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 C300 are official communications between Mercedes-Benz & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING:COLUMN
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
  • STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
  • SUSPENSION:REAR
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • LIGHTING (PWS)
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
  • TIRES
  • TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • SEATS
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
  • INTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #LI46.15-P-058505

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167002

      Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column Read More »

    • TSB #LI46.35-P-058063

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167003

      Fault code U41600 logged in 'ES' (electric steering) control unit after software update or steering gear replacement. Note: Fault code U41600 means: Implausible data were received from the control unit "Traction system". Read More »

    • TSB #LI33.30-P-056665

      Date Announced:
      JUL 18, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167550

      Single, throttle lift-off, clunking noise from the side shaft when starting off (audible at the wheel). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Read More »

    • TSB #20-P-053398

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #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 Read More »

    • TSB #LI-80-57

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038225

      MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #LI46-20-P-048484

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033073

      XENTRY: STEERING LEAKY AT INTERNAL OIL LINES. CONNECTOR OF INTERNAL OIL LINE OR SEALING WASHERS/O-RINGS DAMAGED. NOT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM. REMOVE STEERING; REPLACE BOTH INTERNAL OIL LINES; INSTALL STEERING. Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN

    • TSB #PB-54-25-207A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028647

      MERCEDES: ESP INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING STEERING COLUMN MODULE (SCM). MODEL 204. MODEL YEARS 2008. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI46.35-P-059989

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135621

      Red display message in instrument cluster "Power Steering Malfunction - See Owner's Manual" Read More »

    • TSB #PB-46-30-67

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028606

      MERCEDES VEHICLE: VEHICLES FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM, MAY BE DUE TO DAMAGED LOW PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE INSTALLED. Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

    • TSB #PB-46-30-67

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028606

      MERCEDES VEHICLE: VEHICLES FLUID LEAKING FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM, MAY BE DUE TO DAMAGED LOW PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE INSTALLED. Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI46.35-P-059989

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135638

      Red display message in instrument cluster "Power Steering Malfunction - See Owner's Manual" Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #LI32.25-P-061137

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135599

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

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

    • TSB #LI32.25-P-061137

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135599

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

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

    • TSB #P-047117

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032648

      DAIMLER AG: GRINDING NOISES FROM AREA OF FRONT AXLE-WHEEL BEARING CORRODED. CORROSION SPREADING UNDER WHEEL HUB SEALING RING. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #P-B-32.25/63

      Date Announced:
      APR 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024884

      MERCEDES BENZ MODEL C300, C350 - THUMPING/KNOCKING NOISE FORM THE AREA OF THE REAR AXLE OVER BUMPS. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #2007110003

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023858

      MODEL C300, C350, MODEL YEAR 2008 - CHECK CROSS MEMBER AT REAR AXLE CARRIER. *NJ Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #PB-35-31-05

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025842

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #PB-35-31-05

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025842

      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. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #LI42.47-P-067502

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186135

      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 Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

    • TSB #PB-42-30-103

      Date Announced:
      JAN 13, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028624

      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. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #PB-42-30-103

      Date Announced:
      JAN 13, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028624

      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. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #LI4245P073405

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205790

      After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow. Read More »

    • TSB #LI07 70-P-066276

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10144075

      Check Engine Light is on with DTC P030185/ P030685 for misfire cylinder 1 and 6. Read More »

    • TSB #LI05.10-P-058758

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167489

      Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. Read More »

    • TSB #LI14.20-P-052079

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166978

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - Fault code entry (FC) 14A600 or 14A700 Read More »

    • TSB #LI47.40-P-053871

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167554

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "Very fine leak" or P044200 "Fine leak" stored in engine control unit. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #10-P-053538

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #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 Read More »

    • TSB #LI-05-20-P

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039256

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #LI-05-20-P

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039256

      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 Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • TSB #PB 54-21/191

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025443

      FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY, TURN SIGNAL LAMPS PULSE QUICKER, CENTRAL LOCKING INOPERATIVE USING KEY, NO COMMUNICATION WITH REAR SAM. *PE Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #LI27.50-P-071658

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181124

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

    • TSB #LI35 30-P-058566

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164811

      Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.15-P-057373

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167510

      The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Read More »

    • TSB #LI35.30-P-058566

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166994

      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) Read More »

    • TSB #LI27.20-P-055758

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167546

      FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #LI68.05-P-060306

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207198

      Complaint The garage door hand transmitter cannot be initialized with the integrated garage door opener in the inside rearview mirror. Cause 1. Read More »

    • TSB #LI68.05-P-060307

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207199

      Complaint The range of the integrated garage door opener (GTO) is too short. Cause 1. Vehicles equipped with infrared windows and/or a heated windshield may suffer from complaints involving low transmission power. 2. Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.30-P-072145

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186141

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

    • TSB #201511002

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235983

      Daimler AG (DAG) has decided that a supplier production error in the SRS control unit could lead to a failure of the SRS control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.15-P-057373

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167510

      The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Read More »

    • TSB #LI49.20-P-056353

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167007

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.10-P-054089

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167009

      Battery discharged, vehicle does not start. Read More »

    • TSB #LI49.20-P-056353

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167006

      Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.25-P-056472

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167015

      The key is not recognized in the electronic ignition switch, the vehicle cannot be started and/or the automatic transmission may perform an "Automatic P function" at speeds below 6 km/h. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SC- 2013090008

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167040

      This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the mbrace software does not correspond to current production configuration. Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.65-P-058105

      Date Announced:
      DEC 12, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167016

      The Parktronic system switches to malfunction. The driver notices a fault message (4 red LEDs and 2 sec continuous signal). Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.95-P-056655

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167564

      Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-055695

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167563

      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). Read More »

    • TSB #LI46.35-P-055485

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167552

      Engine does not start, or various fault messages in instrument cluster immediately after engine start and servo assistance is reduced. Read More »

    • TSB #LI-54-21

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034305

      DAIMLER/XENTRY: FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR AND RADIO FREQUENCY CENTRAL LOCKING INOPERATIVE, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPORTS TURN SIGNALS INOPERATIVE, DIAGNOSIS OF REAR SAM NOT POSSIBLE. CONTROL MODULES. MODELS C CLASS, MODEL SERIES 204. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #10-P-053538

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #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 Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

    • TSB #PB-54-21-197

      Date Announced:
      MAY 22, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026021

      MERCEDES-BENZ: VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #SC-2012070002

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #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. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #P-B-54.21/197A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025827

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #P-B-54.21/197A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025827

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • TSB #LI-80-57

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038225

      MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #2008020003

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024635

      MODEL C300 & C350, MODEL YEAR 2008 - REPLACE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SWITCH. *NJ Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #LI4245P073405

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205790

      After starting the engine, the instrument cluster shows the "EBD not available, diagnosis/test stand" message in yellow. Read More »

    • TSB #LI54.30-P-072145

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186141

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

    • TSB #LI-82-30

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037967

      MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #PB-54-25-207A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028647

      MERCEDES: ESP INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING STEERING COLUMN MODULE (SCM). MODEL 204. MODEL YEARS 2008. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #P-B-54.21/197A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025827

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #P-B-54.21/197A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025827

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #PB 9160/143

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025444

      SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED/DTC 9CFE ON MODEL 204 (C300, C350). *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #LI8270P055572

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205233

      Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-055696

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135912

      COMAND: No sound, SDARS message in central display "Device Unavailable" Read More »

    • TSB #LI-80-57

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038225

      MERCEDES-BENZ: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #C1A-091101

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034566

      MERCEDES BENZ: REPROGRAM MBRACE (N123/4) DIALED NUMBERS TO HUGHES. THIS ACTION APPLIES TO NEW VEHICLE INVENTORY ONLY. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #P-B-54.21/197A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025827

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #P-B-54.21/197A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025827

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #LI82.10-P-053604

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167560

      Fault message in display - Right rear turn signal light inoperative Read More »

    • TSB #LI-82-30

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037967

      MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Read More »

    LIGHTING (PWS)

    • TSB #LI82.10-P-064766

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177571

      Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #LI8210P0647661

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205225

      Headlamps fogged. Read More »

    • TSB #LI-82-30

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037967

      MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #PB-82-10-625A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028584

      MERCEDES VEHICLE: HEADLAMP IS NONFUNCTIONAL WITH AT LEAST ONE OF THE FAULT CODES AND/OR THERE IS MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP UNIT, MAY BE INADEQUATE BONDING OF LENS WHICH MAY CAUSE MOISTURE TO COLLECT AT LOWEST POINT OF HEAD LAMP AND MAY ENTER ... Read More »

    • TSB #PB-82-10-625

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026022

      MERCEDES-BENZ: HEADLAMP NON-FUNCTIONAL, POSSIBLE MOISTURE PENETRATION. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    • TSB #LI82.10-P-064766

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177571

      Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Read More »

    • TSB #PB-82-10-625A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028584

      MERCEDES VEHICLE: HEADLAMP IS NONFUNCTIONAL WITH AT LEAST ONE OF THE FAULT CODES AND/OR THERE IS MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP UNIT, MAY BE INADEQUATE BONDING OF LENS WHICH MAY CAUSE MOISTURE TO COLLECT AT LOWEST POINT OF HEAD LAMP AND MAY ENTER ... Read More »

    • TSB #PB-82-10-625

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026022

      MERCEDES-BENZ: HEADLAMP NON-FUNCTIONAL, POSSIBLE MOISTURE PENETRATION. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

    • TSB #LI-54-21

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033072

      XENTRY: EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ON. POSSIBLE COMPONENTS: LOW BEAMS; FRONT FOG LAMP; HIGH BEAMS; WASHER FLUID PUMP AND THE HEADLAMP CLEANING SYSTEM ARE ALSO POTENTIALLY AFFECTED. HARDWARE FAULT IN DRIVER SIDE SAM. MODEL 204. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

    • TSB #LI-54-21

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033072

      XENTRY: EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ON. POSSIBLE COMPONENTS: LOW BEAMS; FRONT FOG LAMP; HIGH BEAMS; WASHER FLUID PUMP AND THE HEADLAMP CLEANING SYSTEM ARE ALSO POTENTIALLY AFFECTED. HARDWARE FAULT IN DRIVER SIDE SAM. MODEL 204. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

    • TSB #LI-72-19-P053604

      Date Announced:
      APR 18, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044603

      XENTRY (MERCEDES): THE SIGNAL LIGHT FOR RIGHT REAR TURN IS INOPERATIVE. FAULT MESSAGE DISPLAYED. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT

    • TSB #PB 54-21/191

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025443

      FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY, TURN SIGNAL LAMPS PULSE QUICKER, CENTRAL LOCKING INOPERATIVE USING KEY, NO COMMUNICATION WITH REAR SAM. *PE Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

    • TSB #P-B-54.21/197A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025827

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #P-B-54.21/197A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025827

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #P-SC-2017030011

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10158301

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

    • TSB #P-SC-2016090006

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10158300

      Replace Driver-Side and Front Passenger Air Bag Read More »

    • TSB #201511002

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235983

      Daimler AG (DAG) has decided that a supplier production error in the SRS control unit could lead to a failure of the SRS control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #TakataRecall

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235996

      Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles involving Takata driver-side airbags containing PSDl-5 type inflators Read More »

    • TSB #RecallUpdate

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235978

      Recall Campaign announcement for Takata driver airbags. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-91-60-193

      Date Announced:
      JUN 11, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034306

      MERCEDES: AIRBAG DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY. AIR BAG SRS CONTROL MODULE (N2/2) DOES NOT HAVE A SET SHELF LIFE AND WILL NORMALLY BE RELIABLE FOR THE LIFE OF A VEHICLE. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #LI91 45-P-066075

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10151959

      Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises Read More »

    • TSB #40-P-052794

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #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. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91-40-P-047922

      Date Announced:
      SEP 29, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032708

      MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. A NEW REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CANNOT BE INSTALLED. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    • TSB #LI91-40-P-047922

      Date Announced:
      SEP 29, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032708

      MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. A NEW REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CANNOT BE INSTALLED. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    • TSB #LI91-40-P-047922

      Date Announced:
      SEP 29, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032708

      MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. A NEW REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CANNOT BE INSTALLED. Read More »

    • TSB #TB-P-047921

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032726

      MERCEDES: FAULT MESSAGE IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (PRE-SAFE INACTIVE) AND FAULT CODE 530630 IS CURRENT AND STORED IN THE REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CONTROL UNIT. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

    • TSB #LI91-40-P-047922

      Date Announced:
      SEP 29, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032708

      MERCEDES: SEAT BELTS, EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS. A NEW REVERSIBLE EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTOR CANNOT BE INSTALLED. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #NCU - 24240304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252770

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-RearSubframe

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233780

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-RearSubframe

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232321

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    • TSB #P-SC-2014020003

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167038

      This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the seam seal at the spare tire well may not be to specification. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    • TSB #2007100001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023778

      MODEL C300 4MATIC, MY 2008 --REMOVAL OF STRUTS BETWEEN FRONT SUBFRAME AND FRAME RAIL. *NJ Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • TSB #TB-2008110010

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028648

      MERCEDES: A CRACK MAY OCCUR AT AN UNDERBODY CROSS BRACE SUPPORT(S) DUE TO IRREGULARITIES IN THE FORMING PROCESS. MODEL 204. MODEL YEAR 2008. *PE Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #NCU - 24240304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252770

      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 ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #LI-72-20

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037988

      MERCEDES-BENZ: ON ROUGH ROADS THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE LIFTGATE AREA. THE STOP BUFFERS ARE TOO HARD AND ARE CREATING THE NOISE DURING VIBRATION. *RM Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

    • TSB #LI-72-20

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037988

      MERCEDES-BENZ: ON ROUGH ROADS THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE LIFTGATE AREA. THE STOP BUFFERS ARE TOO HARD AND ARE CREATING THE NOISE DURING VIBRATION. *RM Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #C1A-130501

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167536

      Model X204 (GLK 250 BT) with AMG Styling Package 321. Model Year 2013 Install Tire Fit Kit, Replace Monroney Label Read More »

    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

    • TSB #P-SC-2014020003

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167038

      This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that the seam seal at the spare tire well may not be to specification. Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #15-P-053382

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #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. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-40-15-68

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030671

      MERCEDES: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR INOPERATIVE AND THERE IS A CORRESPONDING STORED FAULT CODE OF 5581 (FRONT OR REAR SENSOR LOCALIZATION FAILED), THIS IS BECAUSE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE SIGNAL STRENGTH ... Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #LI91.18-P-077075

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248162

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-048411

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166080

      The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain. Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.10-P-059387

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166093

      Noises from flat spring core in backrest Read More »

    • TSB #LI91.25-P-059380

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166099

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

    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

    • TSB #LI42.47-P-067502

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186135

      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 Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #LI-82-30

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037967

      MERCEDEZ-BENZ: AUTO LIGHTS INOPERATIVE MESAGE IS DISPLAYED. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #LI82.10-P-064766

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177571

      Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Read More »

    • TSB #NCU - HVAC Warra

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176670

      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 alleged mold and mildew ... Read More »

    • TSB #201511002

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235983

      Daimler AG (DAG) has decided that a supplier production error in the SRS control unit could lead to a failure of the SRS control unit. Read More »

    • TSB #P-B-82.85-703

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167532

      A production fault means that the telematics DVD A 166 827 14 00 cannot be used. Because of this the previous telematics DVDs A 204 827 03 65 and A 204 827 10 65 must continue to be used for control unit programming. Read More »

    • TSB #LI82.85-P-058582

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167525

      Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #C1A140101

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166975

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #P-B-54.21/197A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025827

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #P-B-54.21/197A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025827

      MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 204.054, 056, 081; VEHICLE DOES NOT START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH STAR DIAGNOSIS, POWER OUTLETS NOT FUNCTIONING. *PE Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #CL-ELWSubframe

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233796

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    • TSB #ELW-RearSubframe

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233780

      Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-2009020004

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030665

      MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #TSB-2009020004

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030665

      MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. Read More »

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