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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

GLA with 4-cylinder Diesel engine

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

Klasse, EQB

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

08/12/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class, CLA, GLA, GLC, GLK

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The steering column is not sufficiently earthed. As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.

Model Numbers:

Type approval number: e1*2007/46*1007, e1*2007/46*0928, e1*2007/46*0751, e1*2001/116*0470, e1*2007/46*1163, e1*2007/46*1207, e1*2001/116*0431, e1*2001/116*0457, e1*2001/116*0480, e1*2001/116*0464.....

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between 11/2011 and 07/2017.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

08/12/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class, CLA, GLA, GLC, GLK

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

The steering column is not sufficiently earthed. As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between 11/2011 and 07/2017.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

08/12/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class, CLA, GLA, GLC, GLK

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

The steering column is not sufficiently earthed. As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between 11/2011 and 07/2017.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

08/12/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class, CLA, GLA, GLC, GLK

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

The steering column is not sufficiently earthed. As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between 11/2011 and 07/2017.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

08/12/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
V-Class, Vito

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

The steering column is not sufficiently earthed. As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.

Model Numbers:

e1*2007/46*0457*, e1*2007/46*0458*, e1*2007/46*0459*Type: 639/2, 639/4, 639/5

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured from January 2014 to June 2017.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

08/12/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
V-Class, Vito

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

The steering column is not sufficiently earthed. As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.

Model Numbers:

e1*2007/46*0457*, e1*2007/46*0458*, e1*2007/46*0459*Type: 639/2, 639/4, 639/5

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured from January 2014 to June 2017.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

24/11/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
V-Klasse, Vito

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

The retaining rings of the wheel bearings on the front axle may not have been correctly locked into position. This may lead to a wheel being lost.

Model Numbers:

Type-approvals: e1*2007/46*0457*, e1*2007/46*0458* and e1*2007/46*0459; Types: 639/2, 639/4, 639/5

Production Dates:

The vehicles concerned were manufactured between 6 and 10 June 2017;

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

24/11/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
V-Klasse, Vito

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

The retaining rings of the wheel bearings on the front axle may not have been correctly locked into position. This may lead to a wheel being lost.

Model Numbers:

Type-approvals: e1*2007/46*0457*, e1*2007/46*0458* and e1*2007/46*0459; Types: 639/2, 639/4, 639/5

Production Dates:

The vehicles concerned were manufactured between 6 and 10 June 2017;

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

10/11/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
GLE, GLS

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

There may be superfluous insulation material in the lower area of the windscreen which could damage the adhesion of the windscreen. As a result, in the event of a frontal collision, the passenger airbag would not be supported by the windscreen as intended, undermining the performance of the airbag and increasing the risk of injury for the passenger.

Model Numbers:

EC type approvals: e1*2007/46*0598*19-20, e1*2007/46*0826*09 Types: 166, 166 AMG

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between May 2016 and August 2016.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

10/11/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
GLE, GLS

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

EC type approvals: e1*2007/46*0598*19-20, e1*2007/46*0826*09 Types: 166, 166 AMG

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between May 2016 and August 2016.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

03/11/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
Citan

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

Screws to fasten the safety belt to the B and C pillars on the left-hand side of the vehicle may not be correctly secured. As a consequence, in the event of a crash, this could cause injury to the passengers.

Model Numbers:

EC type approval: e2*2007/46*0129*, e2*2007/46*0130* Type: X

Production Dates:

Vehicles manufactured in September 2017.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

03/11/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
Arocs

No Image available

Check This Car for the following recall:

Under certain circumstances, where the automatic lowering system is activated, the vehicle may potentially skid. This potential loss of traction on both rear axles could also occur in situations of high loss of air or a large leak in the compressed air system. This situation may potentially endanger the safety of traffic and the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and increase the risk of an accident.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval number: e1*2007/46*0743; Type: 963-8-H

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between 1 January 2013 and 23 August 2017.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View