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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.
01/02/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
A-class
A-class
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Check This Car for the following recall:
No perforation has been made in the outer covering of the instrument panel to enable the deployment of the passenger airbag. In the event of an accident involving deployment of the airbag at low temperatures, sharp edges could be created on the instrument panel in the airbag's deployment area, damaging the airbag. Moreover, parts of the instrument panel may become detached, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1829*03; Type: F2A
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between 13/11/2017 and 22/08/2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
01/02/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
A-class
A-class
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
No perforation has been made in the outer covering of the instrument panel to enable the deployment of the passenger airbag. In the event of an accident involving deployment of the airbag at low temperatures, sharp edges could be created on the instrument panel in the airbag's deployment area, damaging the airbag. Moreover, parts of the instrument panel may become detached, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1829*03; Type: F2A
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between 13/11/2017 and 22/08/2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
01/02/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
C-class, GLC
C-class, GLC
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
In vehicles with automatic child-seat detection, the status shown in the centre console of the passenger airbags may not be correctly indicated. In this case, the vehicle users would not be correctly informed of the actual activation status of the passenger airbag and may not react appropriately to a potentially false passenger classification, thereby increasing the risk of injury for passengers in the event of an accident.
Model Numbers:
EC type approvals: e1*2001/116*0480*23-30, e1*2007/46*1884*00, e1*2001/116*0431*48-50, e1*2001/116*0457*35-41, e1*2001/116*0463*20, e1*2001/116*0464*22 Types: 204, -X, -X AMG, -K, -K AMG, -AMG
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between 1 August 2017 and 11 October 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
01/02/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
C-class, GLC
C-class, GLC
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
In vehicles with automatic child-seat detection, the status shown in the centre console of the passenger airbags may not be correctly indicated. In this case, the vehicle users would not be correctly informed of the actual activation status of the passenger airbag and may not react appropriately to a potentially false passenger classification, thereby increasing the risk of injury for passengers in the event of an accident.
Model Numbers:
EC type approvals: e1*2001/116*0480*23-30, e1*2007/46*1884*00, e1*2001/116*0431*48-50, e1*2001/116*0457*35-41, e1*2001/116*0463*20, e1*2001/116*0464*22 Types: 204, -X, -X AMG, -K, -K AMG, -AMG
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between 1 August 2017 and 11 October 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
01/02/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
Econic
Econic
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
Pneumatic brake lines on the parking brake may, under certain conditions, be damaged by chafing on the drive shafts when the vehicle is lowered to the lowest position. As a result, it could, over time, cause the wheels to jam when applying the brakes.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1221* Type: NGE-L64
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between 1 October 2013 and 26 July 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
01/02/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
C-class, E-class, CLS
C-class, E-class, CLS
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Check This Car for the following recall:
There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The nut could consequently break if the steering system is subject to a very high lateral force, which could result in rotating parts in the steering gear affecting the casing and thereby blocking the steering system.
Model Numbers:
EC type-approvals: e1*2001/116*0431, e1*2001/116*0457, e1*2001/116*0501, e1*2007/46*1560, e1*2007/46*1818, e1*2001/116*0464, e1*2001/116*0463, e1*2007/46*1666*08, Types: 204, 204 K, 212, R1ES, R1ECLS, 204 AMG, 204 K AMG, R1EC
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were produced between 14 February 2014 and 16 December 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
01/02/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
C-class, E-class, CLS
C-class, E-class, CLS
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The nut could consequently break if the steering system is subject to a very high lateral force, which could result in rotating parts in the steering gear affecting the casing and thereby blocking the steering system.
Model Numbers:
EC type-approvals: e1*2001/116*0431, e1*2001/116*0457, e1*2001/116*0501, e1*2007/46*1560, e1*2007/46*1818, e1*2001/116*0464, e1*2001/116*0463, e1*2007/46*1666*08, Types: 204, 204 K, 212, R1ES, R1ECLS, 204 AMG, 204 K AMG, R1EC
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were produced between 14 February 2014 and 16 December 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
01/02/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
C-class, E-class, CLS
C-class, E-class, CLS
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The nut could consequently break if the steering system is subject to a very high lateral force, which could result in rotating parts in the steering gear affecting the casing and thereby blocking the steering system.
Model Numbers:
EC type-approvals: e1*2001/116*0431, e1*2001/116*0457, e1*2001/116*0501, e1*2007/46*1560, e1*2007/46*1818, e1*2001/116*0464, e1*2001/116*0463, e1*2007/46*1666*08, Types: 204, 204 K, 212, R1ES, R1ECLS, 204 AMG, 204 K AMG, R1EC
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were produced between 14 February 2014 and 16 December 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
01/02/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
Unimog
Unimog
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Check This Car for the following recall:
There is a possible damage to the electrical wiring harness. This may affect the functioning of the rear lighting unit (including trailer), the electrical supply to the cab, the motor control module (MCM) and the anti-lock braking system (ABS) of the rear axle.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*1214, *1215, *1216 Types: UGE-452, UGE-232, UGE-453
Production Dates:
The vehicles affected were produced between August 2013 and January 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
25/01/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
A-class
A-class
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
A metal chip formed during the assembly process within the ESP hydraulic unit could block a non-return valve. As a consequence, the non-return valve might no longer be able to close, affecting performance of the brake-pedal. This could increase the risk of an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1829*01; Type: F2A
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between 18.4.2018 and 23.4.2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
25/01/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
A-class
A-class
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
A metal chip formed during the assembly process within the ESP hydraulic unit could block a non-return valve. As a consequence, the non-return valve might no longer be able to close, affecting performance of the brake-pedal. This could increase the risk of an accident.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1829*01; Type: F2A
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between 18.4.2018 and 23.4.2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
25/01/2019 - Mercedes-Benz
E-class
E-class
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
The bolts of the rear spoiler may have been insufficiently tightened. At higher speeds, the rear spoiler could consequently detach from the vehicle. This could cause a risk of injury for other road users.
Model Numbers:
Type approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0501*29 to 33, e1*2007/46*1560*02 to 07 Types: 212, R1ES
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between 1 October 2018 and 12 November 2018.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View