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2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
05/07/18 NHTSA ID: 10135599
TSB ID: LI32.25-P-061137

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
05/12/09 NHTSA ID: 10028624
TSB ID: PB-42-30-103

Mercedes vehicle: the anti-lock brake system (abs) return flow pump running without control with corresponding fault code c1401, clean and insulated the connector for the return flow pump relay. models 202 and 208. model years unknown.
03/05/09 NHTSA ID: 10028147
TSB ID: PB-61-10-07

Mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (c300, c350, c300 4-matic, c63 ame).
10/03/07 NHTSA ID: 10022893
TSB ID: 033008

Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj
10/23/06 NHTSA ID: 10020460
TSB ID: 462046

Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. updated 5/13/09.
05/19/06 NHTSA ID: 10019990
TSB ID: 463040

Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir.
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02/05/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 627197
TSB ID: PB472017

Subject regarding hard starting after fuel filter replacement. *jg
05/07/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136029
TSB ID: LI68.05-P-059193

Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
05/11/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10028585
TSB ID: PB-82-10-376F

Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. a function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r (230). model years uknown.
05/11/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10028586
TSB ID: PB-91-60-53A

Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. models 203 and model 209. model years unknown.
10/01/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10002929
TSB ID: 8210195C

Front turn signal not working due to a contact problem between the turn signal bulb socket and the headlamp housing. model 203(c series), model year 2000 and later. updated 9/29/08.
11/02/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 635932
TSB ID: 8210195B

Informatin on diagnosing inoperating front turn signal.
09/26/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 621566
TSB ID: 48012

Subject regarding improved touch-shifters (electronic selector modules) which are more resistant to fluid contamination are available for certain models.
06/22/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619604
TSB ID: 42012

Brief information regarding touch shifters (esm - electronic selector modules) on model year 2000 - 2001 models.
03/01/02 Other NHTSA ID: 627961
TSB ID: PB8285182

Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative comand unit.
03/01/02 Other NHTSA ID: 627968
TSB ID: PB635004

Subject regarding missing rear quarter panel and tail lamp carrier spare parts for model years 2000 and later.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.