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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS produced?
- The 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS is produced in Bremen, Germany.
Are there recalls for the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS?
- There are 20 recall(s) for the 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall R/2017/124 [UK]: Faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification
Where a control unit coding was updated in a workshop between 3 december 2016 and 5 december 2016 the coding may not correspond to the specification and may trigger unplanned action in the vehicle. The safety and emissions systems may not react as design intent. recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software in the corresponding control units.
Recall R/2011/172 [UK]: Fuel may leak
Fuel leaks in the plug area of the drain opening may occur at the fuel filter with integrated fuel heaters. Fuel can escape and is noticeable to the customer due to a corresponding diesel odour. The diesel can reach the road and as a result friction between the tyres and road surface may be decreased. check filter and replace as necessary.
Recall R/2012/159 [UK]: Engine may cut out
Cracks in the charge air hose may possibly occur. This may subsequently lead to the engine switching to limp-home mode. In rare individual cases the engine shutting off cannot be ruled out. recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the charge air hose.
Recall R/2021/277 [UK]: The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time
The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time. replace the driver?S airbag.
Recall R/2021/358 [UK]: Takata airbag might not deploy as specified
Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants?Over time.? replace the driver and?Passenger airbags.?
Recall R/2021/359 [UK]: Takata airbag might not deploy as specified
Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants over time. replace the driver and passenger airbags.
Recall R/2020/200 [UK]: Certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management
Certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management of the vehicles update the diesel engine control unit software
Recall R/2017/282 [UK]: Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy. affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
Recall R/2018/098 [UK]: Steering components may be insufficiently grounded
It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision. on affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.
Recall R/2018/130 [UK]: Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy. affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components
Recall R/2020/243 [UK]: Engine control unit software to be updated
Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates. update the relevant control unit?S software and if necessary replace the nox sensors.
Recall 2021514 [Canada]: Airbag
Issue: on certain vehicles, an incorrect passenger-front airbag may have been installed during a previous repair. As a result, the airbag may not inflate properly in a crash. Safety risk: an airbag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective action: mercedes-benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger-front airbag.
Recall 2021478 [Canada]: Structure
Issue: this recall is for certain vehicles inspected under mercedes-benz recall 7891003 (transport canada recall 2019-668) that require a second inspection. On certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle. Note: this recall affects 2006 and 2007 models originally equipped with a sunroof. Additionally, some 2001-2011 models may have had an affected sunroof installed during a repair. Safety risk: a sunroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: mercedes-benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bonding of the sunroof glass. Dealers will replace the sliding roof, if necessary.
Recall 2019668 [Canada]: Structure
Issue: on certain vehicles, the sunroof glass may not be properly attached to the sliding roof frame. Over time, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle. Note: this recall affects 2006 and 2007 models originally equipped with a sunroof. Additionally, some 2001-2011 models may have had an affected sunroof installed during a repair. Safety risk: a sunroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: mercedes-benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bonding of the sunroof glass. Dealers will replace the sliding roof, if necessary.
Recall 2018741 [Canada]: Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag module. Note: canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall 2018724 [Canada]: Steering
On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (quebec, new brunswick, nova scotia, prince edward island, and newfoundland & labrador), the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. The resulting increase in steering effort could create the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the mounting bolts and apply a corrosion protection coating to the gear housing and bolts. If the bolts bolt cannot be removed, a replacement steering gear will be installed.
Recall 2017145 [Canada]: Airbag
On certain vehicles, an update provided between de 3rd and 5th of december 2016 to the vehicle control unit may have been incorrectly applied. This could affect the proper function of various safety systems such as airbag deployment sequence, seatbelts recognition status, speed limiter setting and others. These conditions could increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash. Correction: dealers will update the affected control units.
Recall 2016158 [Canada]: Airbag
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: dealers will replace the front driver air bag module.
Recall 2014132 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
On certain vehicles, oxidation on the ground pin connector for the rear tail lamps may cause a dimming or loss of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn signal). Failure of any rear lamp function may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, as well as reducing vehicle conspicuity during hours of darkness. Correction: dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the rear tail lamps on affected vehicles.
Recall 2010331 [Canada]: Steering
On certain vehicles, the power steering system may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid. A fitting on the high-pressure power steering line at the connection to the pump may not have been sufficiently torqued during the production process. Over time this may result in the fitting backing-off which could cause a loss of power steering fluid. A loss of power steering could result in a vehicle crash. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the connection fitting. The o-ring seal will be replaced as a precautionary measure in all cases where the connection fitting shows evidence of loosening.
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Mercedes-benz C-class 2011