Mercedes-benz 203
Vehicle Details: Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the MERCEDES-BENZ 203.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ |
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 916065A - AIR BAGS: Srs indicator lamp on and code(s) B1035, B1037, B103B and/or B1039 stored. Model 203 all years. This bulletin supersedes pb91.60/65 dated 10/20/03. *tt
- 620006 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Water penetration in front footwell(s). *tt
- 322513 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Rumbling noise in the area of the rear axle, due to the tightening torque of the bottom mounting bolts for the rear shock absorbers may be insufficient. *tt
- 070734 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Air mass sensor replacement due to check engine light coming on and codes P2004, P0170 and P0173. *tt
- 271935A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Diagnostic trouble codes C1035 and C1037 in electronic stability program (esp) control module. As of november 15, 2001 production. *tt
- 322017A - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Knocking or rumbling noise from the front axle area on rough roads. *tt
- 541081 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Modification of wet cell battery maintenance. Models 129, 140, 163, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 215, 220, 230, 463. *tt
- 070833 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Code P2029 and/or P2046 in engine control module. *tt
- 0700P8640A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Engine diagnosis indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code P0300-P0312 stored. Various models including model 168. *tt
- 070498641A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Engine misfiring stored without diagnostic trouble code (dtc). Various models including the model 168. *tt
- 670009 - VISIBILITY: Corrosion of weld at sealing flange of windsheild and rear window. Various models including the 230. *tt
- PB462010 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK: Leak at steering rack connection. (mercedes benz 230). *jb
- PB685016 - EQUIPMENT: The double roller cover in the luggage compartment does not rest in the rear position. (mercedes benz 203.2) *jb
- 8235220 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Complaints of the windshield washer hoses becoming detached due to increased pressure. *tt
- 8210217 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: Tail lamp bulbs do not function. *tt updated 9/15/08. *pe
- 835565 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Air conditioning compressor switches on frequently. For various models including the 211. *tt
- 012012 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Engine vibrating, rpm fluctuations at idle or poor accelerator response with codes P2020, P0172, P2046, P201C or P201A in the engine control unit. Model C230Cl. *tt updated 1/30/08. *nj
- PB8210195 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT: Subject regarding front turn signal inoperative, regarding model year 2000 and later. *jg
- PB5820127 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD: Subject regarding wiring harness damage. *jg
- PB184018A - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding display in instrument cluster indicates engine oil level above max while driving. *jg
- PB8210195A - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT: Subject regarding front turn signal inoperative. Bulletin regards model year 2000 and later. *jg
- PB471025 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Subject regarding fuel gauge complaints, correct fuel sending unit part numbers, regarding model year 2001 and later. *jg
- PB322010 - SUSPENSION: Subject regarding rear axle noise. *jg
- PB184018 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding display in instrument cluster indicates engine oil level above maximum while driving. *jg
- 2001100003 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: On some vehicles it may be possible that the esp ground cable connector was not assembled properly. *tt
- PB322507 - SUSPENSION: Subject regarding thumping noise from front axle area while driving over bumpy road. *jg
- PB830057 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Subject regarding windshield fogging. *jg
- PB803013 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Subject regarding smartkey download time. *jg
- PB805715 - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE: Subject regarding steering lock transport protection. *jg
- 01012 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Subject regarding front door not unlocking with transmitter key.
- PB8262168 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information on poor am / fm / wb reception. 8tt
- PB621002 - STRUCTURE: Subject regarding concerns with upper radiator crossmember mounting bolt breaking. *tt
- PB721021 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information concerning door check noise. *tt
- PB681012 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Experiencing noises from the instrument panel / right a-pillar. *tt
- PB885024 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID : A condition may exist wehre the trunk lid on certain models cannot be opened using the remote control key, the interior trunk lid release button or the trunk lid out handle. *tt
- PB911050A - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST: Experiencing noise from shaft for front seat tilt adjustment. *tt
- PB911051 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT: Subject regarding front seat head restraint rattle. *tt
- PB805712 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Concerns with transmitter key operating intermittently. *tt
- PB722024 - STRUCTURE: Concerns with tailgate spoiler loose. *tt
- PB302006 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL: Experiencing accelerator pedal squeaking when depressed. *tt
- PB472514 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Subject regarding purge valve ticking noise. *tt
- 58012 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information pertaining to interior noise on vehicles up to vin a038987. *tt
- 49012 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Information used to clarify the operation of the key-dependent memory feature. *tt
- 43012 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH: Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code B1000 in electronic ignition switch. *tt
- 36012 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: On certain vehicles manufactured prior to january 6, 2001 on completion of the short test, fault codes with the text can communication with the heat / aac / ccac control module disrupted could appear. *tt
- 34012 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Customer complaint of the abs / bas / esp malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and the abs / bas / esp fault message appearing in the multi-function display while the vehicle is being driven or after the engine has been started, and at th
- 33012 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW: On certain vehicles, gaps or interruptions in the heating conductor of the rear window defroster may cause electromagnetic interference on the am, fm and weather band when the defroster is in use. *tt
- 26012 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT: Information on diagnosing abs indicator lamp on and fault code C1000-008 stored. *tt
- 22012 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: On some vehicles, the remote smartkey is intermittently unable to operate the central locking system remotely, or intermittently unable to be turned in the electronic ignition switch. *tt
- 77002 - WHEELS: Information regarding thread missing on replacement wheel arch and front side member section. *tt
- 78002 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER: A condition may exist where the backrest cover on 2/3 split rear seat may be damaged in the area below the armrest when the seat is folded down. *tt
- 2000110005 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL: This campaign has been initiated because it has been determined that under certain conditions the pedal value sensor may fail, causing the engine to run in limp home mode or the check engine malfunction indicator lamp to illuminate in the i