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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.
27/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
GL, GLE, GLS, ML
GL, GLE, GLS, ML
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Due to incorrect functioning of the occupancy sensor system on the passenger's side, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident.
Model Numbers:
EC type approval number: e1*2007/46*0598*01 - *10
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between July 2014 and September 2016.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
27/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
GL, GLE, GLS, ML
GL, GLE, GLS, ML
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Due to incorrect functioning of the occupancy sensor system on the passenger's side, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident.
Model Numbers:
EC type approval number: e1*2007/46*0598*01 - *10
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between July 2014 and September 2016.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
27/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL
C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The power-assisted steering control units may have been fitted with defectively welded contacts. As a result, a permanent electrical connection between the contacts cannot be guaranteed, which could lead to loss of support to the power-assisted steering and thus an increased risk of accidents.
Model Numbers:
EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0431*29 ff, e1*2001/116*0502*14 ff, e1*2001/116*0501*14 ff, e1*2007/46*0200*13 ff, e1*2001/116*0335*19 ff, e1*2007/46*0803*02 ff, e1*98/14*0169*19 ff, e1*2001/116*02.....
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between August 2012 and October 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
27/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL
C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The power-assisted steering control units may have been fitted with defectively welded contacts. As a result, a permanent electrical connection between the contacts cannot be guaranteed, which could lead to loss of support to the power-assisted steering and thus an increased risk of accidents.
Model Numbers:
EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0431*29 ff, e1*2001/116*0502*14 ff, e1*2001/116*0501*14 ff, e1*2007/46*0200*13 ff, e1*2001/116*0335*19 ff, e1*2007/46*0803*02 ff, e1*98/14*0169*19 ff, e1*2001/116*02.....
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between August 2012 and October 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
27/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL
C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
The power-assisted steering control units may have been fitted with defectively welded contacts. As a result, a permanent electrical connection between the contacts cannot be guaranteed, which could lead to loss of support to the power-assisted steering and thus an increased risk of accidents.
Model Numbers:
EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0431*29 ff, e1*2001/116*0502*14 ff, e1*2001/116*0501*14 ff, e1*2007/46*0200*13 ff, e1*2001/116*0335*19 ff, e1*2007/46*0803*02 ff, e1*98/14*0169*19 ff, e1*2001/116*02.....
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between August 2012 and October 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
27/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL
C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The power-assisted steering control units may have been fitted with defectively welded contacts. As a result, a permanent electrical connection between the contacts cannot be guaranteed, which could lead to loss of support to the power-assisted steering and thus an increased risk of accidents.
Model Numbers:
EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0431*29 ff, e1*2001/116*0502*14 ff, e1*2001/116*0501*14 ff, e1*2007/46*0200*13 ff, e1*2001/116*0335*19 ff, e1*2007/46*0803*02 ff, e1*98/14*0169*19 ff, e1*2001/116*02.....
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between August 2012 and October 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
27/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
GLE, M-Klasse, R-Klasse
GLE, M-Klasse, R-Klasse
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The axle screws on the front/rear axle may not have been correctly secured which could lead to an overload on the remaining screw connections on the axle concerned. This overload may result in the rupture of the screws and under certain conditions, in loss of control over the vehicle.
Model Numbers:
EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0598*13ff, e1*2001/116*0341*17ff, e1*2007/46*0826*07ff type according to EC type-approval: 166, 166 AMG, 251
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between September 2014 and March 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
27/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
GLE, M-Klasse, R-Klasse
GLE, M-Klasse, R-Klasse
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The axle screws on the front/rear axle may not have been correctly secured which could lead to an overload on the remaining screw connections on the axle concerned. This overload may result in the rupture of the screws and under certain conditions, in loss of control over the vehicle.
Model Numbers:
EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0598*13ff, e1*2001/116*0341*17ff, e1*2007/46*0826*07ff type according to EC type-approval: 166, 166 AMG, 251
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between September 2014 and March 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
27/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
GLE, M-Klasse, R-Klasse
GLE, M-Klasse, R-Klasse
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
The axle screws on the front/rear axle may not have been correctly secured which could lead to an overload on the remaining screw connections on the axle concerned. This overload may result in the rupture of the screws and under certain conditions, in loss of control over the vehicle.
Model Numbers:
EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0598*13ff, e1*2001/116*0341*17ff, e1*2007/46*0826*07ff type according to EC type-approval: 166, 166 AMG, 251
Production Dates:
The vehicles in question were manufactured between September 2014 and March 2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
20/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
Actros, Antos, Arocs
Actros, Antos, Arocs
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Incorrect steering spindles may have been fitted to the vehicles. As a result, the serration tooth flanks may not be sufficiently deep for the required transmission of power between the steering column and the steering spindle. In the worst-case scenario, the connection between the steering column and the steering spindle may slip, resulting in steering failure.
Model Numbers:
Models: Actros 963, Antos 963, Arocs 964, EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0726, *0727, *0728, *0729, *0730, *0731, *0732, *0733, *0734, *0735, *0736, *0737, *0738, *0740, *0741, *0742, type: 963003.....
Production Dates:
The vehicles affected were produced between 26/09/2016 and 01/11/2016.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
20/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
Actros, Antos, Arocs
Actros, Antos, Arocs
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
Incorrect steering spindles may have been fitted to the vehicles. As a result, the serration tooth flanks may not be sufficiently deep for the required transmission of power between the steering column and the steering spindle. In the worst-case scenario, the connection between the steering column and the steering spindle may slip, resulting in steering failure.
Model Numbers:
Models: Actros 963, Antos 963, Arocs 964, EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0726, *0727, *0728, *0729, *0730, *0731, *0732, *0733, *0734, *0735, *0736, *0737, *0738, *0740, *0741, *0742, type: 963003.....
Production Dates:
The vehicles affected were produced between 26/09/2016 and 01/11/2016.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
20/01/2017 - Mercedes-Benz
Actros, Antos, Arocs
Actros, Antos, Arocs
No Image available
Check This Car for the following recall:
Incorrect steering spindles may have been fitted to the vehicles. As a result, the serration tooth flanks may not be sufficiently deep for the required transmission of power between the steering column and the steering spindle. In the worst-case scenario, the connection between the steering column and the steering spindle may slip, resulting in steering failure.
Model Numbers:
Models: Actros 963, Antos 963, Arocs 964, EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0726, *0727, *0728, *0729, *0730, *0731, *0732, *0733, *0734, *0735, *0736, *0737, *0738, *0740, *0741, *0742, type: 963003.....
Production Dates:
The vehicles affected were produced between 26/09/2016 and 01/11/2016.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View