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2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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05/07/18 NHTSA ID: 10135867
TSB ID: LI05.10-P-049909

Engine noises after engine start
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
02/04/11 NHTSA ID: 10034988
TSB ID: LI-43-10

Mercedes benz (daimler): unsatisfactory brake servo assistance after a cold start, primarily when maneuvering. low vacuum in the intake manifold due to wide open throttle valve. retrofit electric brake booster vacuum pump (m56). model 20
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
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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.
02/05/02 NHTSA ID: 627222
TSB ID: PB076115

Subject regarding check engine light activated with diagnostic trouble code p2036 (p0410) or p203a / engine performance complaint. *jg
02/16/01 NHTSA ID: 616275
TSB ID: 67002

Some vehicles may exhibit a hard to start condition (starter is turning but engine won't start). engine starts but will not run and / or poor engine performance.
05/21/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 631284
TSB ID: PB271935

Subject regarding diagnostic trouble codes c1035 and c1037 in electronic stability program (esp) control module.
02/12/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10000091
TSB ID: 265001

Assembly of the main shaft - manual transmission.
08/27/08 Brakes and Traction Control NHTSA ID: 10025642
TSB ID: PB 42-45-98

Model 203 (c) series from production 8/1/01 to 2/1/03 and model 209 (clk) series up to production 2/1/03; esp visit workshop with fault code c1185.
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
11/01/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10034306
TSB ID: SB-91-60-193

Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
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.
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.
07/06/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10007612
TSB ID: 076139

Air mass sensors. *mj
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02/05/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 627191
TSB ID: PB8264175

Subject regarding cd changer static or interference during cd changer playback. *jg
02/05/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 627173
TSB ID: PB8262165

Subject regarding popping or thumping in the speakers. *jg
09/26/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 621570
TSB ID: 50012

On some vehicles, upon release of the brake pedal and / or application of the accelerator pedal, there is a 1-2 second delay until the actuator moves to the new accelerator pedal input position. this delay is integrated in the engine man
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.
06/21/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619596
TSB ID: 37012

On certain model vehicles prior to vin f029782, some data included on the fuse card in the fuse box on the driver's side of the dashboard is incorrect.
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06/19/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619574
TSB ID: 17012

Subject regarding customer complaint of backrest adjustment function does not work on semi-electric seats.
03/08/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 616712
TSB ID: PSI8264138A

Subject regarding cellular telephone / cd changer / optional voice recognition system installation.
11/03/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 614431
TSB ID: SSI8264135

Subject regarding d2b fiber optic configuration and version coding for model year 2001 vehicles.
11/03/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 614409
TSB ID: SSI8270136

Subject regarding timeport portable telephone programming for 2001 model year vehicles.
03/25/02 Other NHTSA ID: 628963
TSB ID: PB8295164A

Subject regarding remote door unlocking via tele aid not functioning.
03/01/02 Other NHTSA ID: 627961
TSB ID: PB8285182

Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative comand unit.
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10/11/01 Other NHTSA ID: 622060
TSB ID: PB829514

Some vehicles within vin range f000001 to f59780 may experience tele aid remote unlocking inoperative.
09/26/01 Other NHTSA ID: 621577
TSB ID: 54012

Subject regarding smartkey intermittently inoperative.
06/21/01 Other NHTSA ID: 619587
TSB ID: 31012

Customer complaints that spoken commands for the audio feature are not being carried out by the command unit intermittently.
06/21/01 Other NHTSA ID: 619585
TSB ID: 30012

Customer complaint of squeaking noise from wiper blade on the passenger side.
02/15/01 Other NHTSA ID: 616251
TSB ID: 610

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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.