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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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Why Check for Recalls?

Manufacturers issue recalls when they discover defects or issues that may compromise the safety of a vehicle. These defects can range from faulty airbags and brakes to electrical system malfunctions. When you purchase a used MERCEDES-BENZ car, it may have one or more such unresolved issues that the previous owner didn't address. Ensuring that any recall work has been completed not only safeguards you and your passengers but also adds to the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.

Steps to Check for Recall Notices

Checking for recall notices might seem like a daunting task, but it is fairly straightforward. Here are some simple steps you can follow:

Obtain the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN is a unique 17-character serial number that can usually be found on the driver’s side dashboard or inside the driver’s side door. It can also be found in the vehicle's registration and insurance documents.
Enter the VIN: Enter your VIN number here to carry out a free recall check. The results will provide details on the specific issues and whether they have been resolved.
Search by Make & Manufacturer: Select the Vehicle Type, Manufacturer, and model to carry out a vehicle recall check here.
Contact the Manufacturer or Local Dealer: If you find any outstanding recalls, contact the vehicle manufacturer or your local dealer to get them resolved. Most recall work is done free of charge.

Additional Tips

Ask for Maintenance Records: Request maintenance and repair records from the seller, which may indicate if recall work has already been done.
Use Our Services: There are several services available online that compile vehicle history reports, including recall information. Though there will be a small fee if you want the complete history, it can be well worth the peace of mind.
Stay Updated: Sign up for email alerts from the manufacturer to receive notifications of any future recalls.

Conclusion

Ensuring that a used car is free from any unresolved recall notices is a key step in the car-buying process. It's a simple yet essential practice that can help you avoid potential safety hazards and costly repairs down the road. By taking the time to check, you'll contribute to a safer driving experience for yourself and others on the road.

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We have MERCEDES-BENZ recalls for the models below.

, B

, C

, CLA

, CLS

, E

, GL

, GLA

, GLC

, GLE

, GLK

, GLS

, ML

, S

, SLK

A-Class

A180

A180 CDI

A200

A200 CDI

A220 CDI

A250

AMG C 63

AMG C 63 S

AMG C-Class

AMG G 63

AMG GLS

AMG GT

AMG GT 4

AMG GT 4-door coupe

AMG GT 4-doors Coupe

AMG GT Class

AMG GT R

B class

B-Class

B-Class/GLA/GLB right-hand drive

B180

B180 CDI

B200

B200 CDI

B220 CDI

B250.

Benz

C 180

C 180 Bluetec

C 200

C 200 Bluetec

C 220 Bluetec

C 220 CDI

C 250

C 250 Bluetec

C 250 Bluetec 4 Mat

C 250 Bluetec 4 Matic

C 250 CDI

C 350 Hybrid

C class

C class and GLC class

C-

C-Class

C-KLASSE

Cell

CGI

Citan

CLA

CLA and GLB

CLA class

CLA Shooting Brake

Class

Class (AMG G 63 4x4²)

class (BR 254)

Class (C 300 e)

Class / AMG C 63

Class AMG

class and CLS

class and S

Class C

class cabriolet

Class CLA and Class B

class Coupe and Cabrio

Class Coupe/Cabriolet

Class E

Class Plug

Class, B

Class, CLA

class, CLS

Class, CLS, E

Class, E

Class, GLC F

Class, GLE

class, GLK

Class, GLS

Classe

Classe E

Classe S

CLC

CLE

CLK

CLS

CLS Class

Door (Coupe)

E 200 CGI

E 220 CDI

E 250 CDI

E 250 CGI

E 300

E 350

E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY

E 350 CDI

E class

E-

E-Class

E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet

E-Class Coupe/Convertible

E-KLASSE

EQA

EQA/EQB

EQB

EQC

EQE

EQE 350

EQE 350+

EQE Class

EQE SUV

EQS

EQS SUV

G 280 CDI

G class

G-Class

G-KLASSE

G300 CDI 4x4 2850

GL350

GL450

GL500

GL63 AMG

GLA

GLB

GLB (BR 247)

GLB 200

GLB 200 d

GLB 200 d 4MATIC

GLB 220 d 4MATIC

GLB 250

GLB 250 4MATIC

GLC

GLC 350 Hybrid Plus 4Matic

GLC Class

GLE

GLE (BR 167): GLE 300 d 4MATIC

GLE 350 4MATIC

GLE 350 D 4MATIC

GLE 400 d 4MATIC

GLE 450 4MATIC

GLE/GLS

GLK

GLS

GTS

Hybrid

Klasse

Klasse, B

Klasse, E

M-Clas

M-Class

M-Klasse

Mercedes

Mercedes C 180 CGI

MERCEDES BENZ

Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC

Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+

Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+

ML 500 4Matic Hybrid

R-Class

R-Klasse

S 500 Hybrid

S Class

S-Class

S-Class Coupe/convertible

S-KLASSE

SL 350

SL 43

SL 500

SL 63 AMG

SL 65 AMG

SL-Class

SLC

SLK

SLK 200

SLK 250

SLK 250 CDI

SLK 350

SLK 55 AMG

SLK class

SLS AMG

Sprinter

V-Class

V-Klasse

Various

Various models

Viano

Vito

14/09/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The exit assistance system deactivates prematurely after switching off the ignition. As a consequence, there is no warning when exiting the vehicle in dangerous situations.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers:e1*2001/116*0354, e1*2007/46*0296*0301 Type: 906 AC 35, 906 BB 50, 906 BB 35

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between 4 December 2017 and 20 June 2018.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

07/09/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
V-Class, Vito

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Check This Car for the following recall:

A faulty "Passenger Airbag Off" light could lead to a faulty passenger presence detector going unnoticed. In the event of an accident, this could increase the risk of injury for the passenger.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0457, e1*2007/46*0458, e1*2007/46*0459; types: 639 2 639 / 4 639 5

Production Dates:

The vehicles affected were produced between 1 November 2013 and 23 April 2018.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

07/09/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
V-Class, Vito

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Check This Car for the following recall:

A faulty "Passenger Airbag Off" light could lead to a faulty passenger presence detector going unnoticed. In the event of an accident, this could increase the risk of injury for the passenger.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0457, e1*2007/46*0458, e1*2007/46*0459; types: 639 2 639 / 4 639 5

Production Dates:

The vehicles affected were produced between 1 November 2013 and 23 April 2018.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

24/08/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
A-Class

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The navigation software may be faulty, storing the wrong location of the vehicle. As a result, when the emergency call system (eCall) is used, the location communicated to the emergency centre might not correspond to the current vehicle location. In such cases, emergency services would not be correctly directed to the vehicle.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1829*00-01;Type: F2A

Production Dates:

The vehicles affected were produced between 19 January 2018 and 17 April 2018.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

24/08/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
A-Class

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*1829*00-01;Type: F2A

Production Dates:

The vehicles affected were produced between 19 January 2018 and 17 April 2018.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

24/08/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

Due to a faulty software, the backlighting of the hazard warning switch may be deactivated. The switch is therefore poorly visible in darkness. This could result in an increased accident risk.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0354; e1*2007/46*0294, *0296, *0300, *0301, *1760, *1761, *1762, 1763; types: 906 AC 35, 906BA50, 906BB50, 906BA35, 906BB35, KL3A4, FL3A4, KL3A5, FL3A5

Production Dates:

The vehicles affected were produced between 4 December 2017 and 28 May 2018.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

17/08/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
E-Class

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The navigation software may be faulty, storing the wrong location of the vehicle. As a result, when the emergency call system (eCall) is used, the location communicated to the emergency centre might not correspond to the actual vehicle location. In such cases, emergency services could not be directed to the vehicle.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0480*16, e1*2001/16*0480*26; Type: 204 X

Production Dates:

Vehicles manufactured between February 2017 and January 2018 are affected.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

17/08/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
E-Class

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

The navigation software may be faulty, storing the wrong location of the vehicle. As a result, when the emergency call system (eCall) is used, the location communicated to the emergency centre might not correspond to the actual vehicle location. In such cases, emergency services could not be directed to the vehicle.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0480*16, e1*2001/16*0480*26; Type: 204 X

Production Dates:

Vehicles manufactured between February 2017 and January 2018 are affected.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

10/08/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
S-Class

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Check This Car for the following recall:

On certain vehicles, the nuts to attach the conductor rails inside the fuse box in the boot may not have been installed. This could lead to increased contact resistance between the conductor rails and, as a consequence, cause a fire or failure in the engine functioning, seat belt functions and the dashboard, leading to an increased risk of accident and injury.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0335*32-36, e1*2001/116*0396*18-20; types: 222, 217

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between August 2017 and February 2018.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

10/08/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
S-Class

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0335*32-36, e1*2001/116*0396*18-20; types: 222, 217

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between August 2017 and February 2018.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

10/08/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
AMG G 63

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The brake calliper brackets on the rear axle may develop cracks and fail. This could lead to a reduction in the braking performance.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval number: e1*96/79*0064*38; Type: 463

Production Dates:

The vehicles concerned were produced between December 2017 and April 2018.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

20/07/2018 - Mercedes-Benz
C-Class, E-Class

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The seat-backs may not be fully secured on the right-hand side of the front seats. In the event of an accident, any unsecured objects on the rear seats of the vehicle may not be restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury to passengers in the front seats.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*43-44; e1*2001/116*0464*21-22, e1*2007/46*1666*01-02; Type: 204, 204 AMG, R1EC

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between April 2017 and August 2017.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View