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MERCEDES-BENZ Recall Check
Checking MERCEDES-BENZ Recall Notices When Buying a Used MERCEDES-BENZ Car
Purchasing a used MERCEDES-BENZ car can be a savvy financial decision, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks. One critical aspect that can often be overlooked is checking for any outstanding recall notices on the vehicle. Recalls are issued by MERCEDES-BENZ to address safety issues that could potentially lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. Hence, ignoring them could be perilous. In this article, we discuss why it's important to check for recall notices and how you can go about doing it.
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We have MERCEDES-BENZ recalls for the models below.
26/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter
Sprinter
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Possible defect in the automatic transmission may block the changing of gears. As a result, the vehicle may roll away or inadvertently accelerate, increasing the risk of an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0296*10, e1*2007/46*0300*15, e1*2007/46*0301*17; types: 906BB50, 906BA35, 906BB35
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 7 August 2018 and 29 October 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
26/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
C-class, E-class, CLS
C-class, E-class, CLS
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe may have been interchanged. Due to a screw being too long, the pre-tensioning force of the screw connection may be insufficient and oil could leak from the turbocharger oil return line. As a result, oil could come into contact with hot components, increasing the risk of fire.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*50-51, e1*2001/116*0457*41-42, e1*2001/116*0501*39-40, e1*2007/46*1560*12-13, e1*2007/46*1818*03-04; types: 204, 204 K, 212, R1ES, R1ECLS; , model series: 205, 213, 257
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 5 December 2018 and 10 January 2019.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
26/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
C-class, E-class, CLS
C-class, E-class, CLS
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe may have been interchanged. Due to a screw being too long, the pre-tensioning force of the screw connection may be insufficient and oil could leak from the turbocharger oil return line. As a result, oil could come into contact with hot components, increasing the risk of fire.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*50-51, e1*2001/116*0457*41-42, e1*2001/116*0501*39-40, e1*2007/46*1560*12-13, e1*2007/46*1818*03-04; types: 204, 204 K, 212, R1ES, R1ECLS; , model series: 205, 213, 257
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 5 December 2018 and 10 January 2019.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
26/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
C-class, E-class, CLS
C-class, E-class, CLS
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
The fixing screws for the turbocharger oil return line and the crankcase breather pipe may have been interchanged. Due to a screw being too long, the pre-tensioning force of the screw connection may be insufficient and oil could leak from the turbocharger oil return line. As a result, oil could come into contact with hot components, increasing the risk of fire.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*50-51, e1*2001/116*0457*41-42, e1*2001/116*0501*39-40, e1*2007/46*1560*12-13, e1*2007/46*1818*03-04; types: 204, 204 K, 212, R1ES, R1ECLS; , model series: 205, 213, 257
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 5 December 2018 and 10 January 2019.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
12/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
Vito
Vito
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
The springs on the rear axle are inadequate for the vehicle type. This could lead to loss of control over the vehicle when it is fully loaded, increasing the risk of an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type approval number: e1*2007/46*0458*14; type: 639/4
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured on 4 January 2019.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
12/07/2019 - Mercedes Benz
Citan
Citan
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Check This Car for the following recall:
An emission control component, used under certain conditions, could deteriorate more rapidly than expected and might cause the exhaust emissions' level of nitrogen oxides (NOx) to exceed regulated limits. Nitrogen oxides are harmful to human health and the environment.
Model Numbers:
M1: e2*2007/46*0129*12, e2*2007/46*0129*13, e2*2007/46*0129*14-18, N1 : e2*2007/46*0130*12, e2*2007/46*0130*13, e2*2007/46*0130*14, e2*2007/46*0130*15-17
Production Dates:
M1: Citan 108 - 109 CDI manufactured June 2015 -December 2016; M1: Citan 111 CDI June 2015 - February 2017; N1: Citan 108 - 109 CDI June 2016 - December 2016; N1: Citan 111 CDI June 2015-February.....
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
12/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter
Sprinter
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
A missing torsion rod on the front axle can result in a significant change in the road performance and restricted control performance of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). This may increase the risk of the driver losing control over the vehicle, possibly leading to an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0301*18, e1*2001/116*0354*22-23; types: 906BB35, 906A
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 September 2018 and 25 March 2019.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
12/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
E-Class
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Certain screw connections attaching the wiring harness to the fuse box may not have been fitted correctly. As a result, there could be excessive contact resistance at these connection points, increasing the risk of fire.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*1666*06, 08; type: R1EC; model series 238
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 15 March and 28 May 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
12/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
E-Class
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
Certain screw connections attaching the wiring harness to the fuse box may not have been fitted correctly. As a result, there could be excessive contact resistance at these connection points, increasing the risk of fire.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*1666*06, 08; type: R1EC; model series 238
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 15 March and 28 May 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
12/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
Vito
Vito
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
The springs on the rear axle are inadequate for the vehicle type. This could lead to loss of control over the vehicle when it is fully loaded, increasing the risk of an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type approval number: e1*2007/46*0458*14; type: 639/4
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured on 4 January 2019.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
12/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter
Sprinter
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
A missing torsion rod on the front axle can result in a significant change in the road performance and restricted control performance of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). This may increase the risk of the driver losing control over the vehicle, possibly leading to an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0301*18, e1*2001/116*0354*22-23; types: 906BB35, 906A
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured between 1 September 2018 and 25 March 2019.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
12/07/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
Vito
Vito
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
The springs on the rear axle are inadequate for the vehicle type. This could lead to loss of control over the vehicle when it is fully loaded, increasing the risk of an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type approval number: e1*2007/46*0458*14; type: 639/4
Production Dates:
The affected vehicles were manufactured on 4 January 2019.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View