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2005 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
05/07/18 NHTSA ID: 10135867
TSB ID: LI05.10-P-049909

Engine noises after engine start
05/17/12 NHTSA ID: 10044181
TSB ID: 20-P-053398

Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js
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
06/30/10 NHTSA ID: 10033073
TSB ID: LI46-20-P-048484

Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. not necessary to replace the entire steering system. remove steering; replace both internal oil lines; install steering. mo
04/23/10 NHTSA ID: 10032648
TSB ID: P-047117

Daimler ag: grinding noises from area of front axle-wheel bearing corroded. corrosion spreading under wheel hub sealing ring. dirt and water are washed in front of the sealing ring of the wheel hub via the rpm sensor bore in the steering
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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).
02/10/09 NHTSA ID: 10027826
TSB ID: 2008020002

Mercedes-benz: daimler ag has determined that the engine vent hose on subject vehicles may not conform to specifications. cracks may develop in the vent hose over time and in the worst case result in a rough running engine.
05/02/08 NHTSA ID: 10024662
TSB ID: 2008020002

Model c230, model years 2003-2005 - replace engine vent hoses. *nj
04/09/08 NHTSA ID: 10024362
TSB ID: 2008010001

Mercedes-benz - check catalytic converters and replace if necessary - models 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - model years 2004-2005. *nj update 8/7/2008.
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.
01/25/06 NHTSA ID: 10018966
TSB ID: 2005120007

Install in-tank fuel pump fuse.
01/25/06 NHTSA ID: 10018929
TSB ID: 2005120010

Coolant hose may be routed incorrectly, inspect routing of coolant hose and correct if necessary.
01/18/06 NHTSA ID: 10018815
TSB ID: 2005120009

The engine oil line may come into contact with the radiator shroud, the steering gear or the high pressure steering hose due to the lack of spacers on the oil line. install rubber star mounts onto engine oil line.
09/27/05 NHTSA ID: 10016670
TSB ID: 470036

Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
12/18/09 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10030904
TSB ID: SB-2008120008

Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles the transmission pilot bushing may leak. dealer will repla
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07/10/09 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10029504
TSB ID: SC-2007100004

Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. models 203, 211, 220.
01/31/08 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10023776
TSB ID: 2007100004

Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63 and s430 4matic, s500 4matic. my 2005-2006 -- replace transfer case. *nj updated 5/13/09. models c280, c350, c320 and c240. my 2005-2007.
05/02/06 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10019822
TSB ID: 2006020008

Inspect transmission pilot bushing at electrochydraulic unit and replace if necessary. the transmission pilot bushing may have been installed on the control units with non-tempered sealing rings which may cause a small leak to occur. *t
12/17/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10048279
TSB ID: SC-2012070002

Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209
07/17/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10044603
TSB ID: LI-72-19-P053604

Xentry (mercedes): the signal light for right rear turn is inoperative. fault message displayed.
06/08/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037967
TSB ID: LI-82-30

Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. this is a software problem.
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06/01/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10037653
TSB ID: SB-59783

Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate.
06/30/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10033072
TSB ID: LI-54-21

Xentry: exterior lights constantly on. possible components: low beams; front fog lamp; high beams; washer fluid pump and the headlamp cleaning system are also potentially affected. hardware fault in driver side sam. model 204. no model
04/14/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032568
TSB ID: RB-2009060005

Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. the vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a vi
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.
08/08/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10025444
TSB ID: PB 9160/143

Srs light illuminated/dtc 9cfe on model 204 (c300, c350).
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08/08/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10025443
TSB ID: PB 54-21/191

Fuel gauge reads empty, turn signal lamps pulse quicker, central locking inoperative using key, no communication with rear sam.
01/18/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018814
TSB ID: 2005120011

A harness must be installed at the connection between the suction fan control line and the expansion reservoir to prevent a possible malfunction of the suction fan.
10/25/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009817
TSB ID: 916076B

Srs light illuminated. dtc 9103 and/or 9123 present. mercedes-benz model 203 and 209. model year unknown.
05/23/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10044222
TSB ID: 40-P-052794

Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js
05/05/10 Other NHTSA ID: 10032726
TSB ID: TB-P-047921

Mercedes: fault message in instrument cluster (pre-safe inactive) and fault code 530630 is current and stored in the reversible emergency tensioning retractor control unit. left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor control unit
04/30/10 Other NHTSA ID: 10032708
TSB ID: LI91-40-P-047922

Mercedes: seat belts, emergency tensioning retractors. a new reversible emergency tensioning retractor cannot be installed. as of modification , the connector housing of the reversible emergency tensioning retractor was revised and is in
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11/09/09 Other NHTSA ID: 10030671
TSB ID: SB-40-15-68

Mercedes: the instrument cluster displaying tire pressure monitor inoperative and there is a corresponding stored fault code of 5581 (front or rear sensor localization failed), this is because the difference in the signal strength between
03/11/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10024117
TSB ID: 424586

All model 171, 203 and 209 vehicles equipped with sales code 477 - tire loss warning system (indirect esp based) with run flat tires. [tire pressure monitoring inactive] displayed instrument cluster. model year 2005-2007. *nj
03/26/07 Other NHTSA ID: 10021246
TSB ID: 2006110005

Install software for navigation system. updated 3/5/09.
03/23/07 Other NHTSA ID: 10021228
TSB ID: 2006080003

Check command and navigation software and update if necessary.

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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.