Mercedes-benz C240 2005

• Recall 247517 [USA]: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2001-2011 c-class, clk, e-class, and cls vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
  dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 3, 2023. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands nhtsa recall number 19v-918. Mbusa's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 154228 [USA]: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.Nhtsa.Gov/odi/rcl/2019/rmisc-19v918-4126.Pdf
  mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began july 10, 2020. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2020040011.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

"takata recall" the car has a gas smell especially when we turn the heaters on/ it is very strong fumes & the windows have to be rolled down when driving/ has a gas leak

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz c240. While operating the vehicle, the steering column moved up and down as well as vibrated. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (car city in louisa, ky) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 149,000. *tt

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 mercedes-benz c240. The contact was calling on behalf of her spouse. While the vehicle was stationary at an entrance to a fuel station, a motorcyclist driving 40 mph t-boned the contact's vehicle. The crash damaged the rear passenger door and part of the front passenger door. The steering wheel air bag and front driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The steering wheel air bag deployed violently and an unknown substance emitted, causing the driver to gag and have shortness of breath. As a result, the driver suffered from fluid to the lungs and cuts on his arms that required medical attention. The contact mentioned that the driver also retained fluid to the lungs and had to have a pleurex catheter cervical implant in order to drain the fluid on a daily basis. The driver of the motorcycle also sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed by the police department to an impound lot. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where they declined to inspect the vehicle and referred the contact to brooks motor cars (9829 bigge st, oakland, ca 94603); however, the dealer declined to service the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to two other independent mechanics and estimates were completed, but the repairs needed were not available. The vehicle was not repaired and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The contact received a notice from tk holdings regarding the takata air bags. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000. *tt *dt *dt consumer's first concern is "why did the airbag deploy at the steering wheel from a "right-hand" impact of the (t-bone) collision? Updated 10/10/18*jb *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz c240. While the contact's vehicle was parked, it was struck on the rear passenger side by a motorcycle. The front passenger, steering wheel, and rear passenger air bags deployed. The contact injured his right arm, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and recovered from a salvage yard. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. There were no recalls available. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 22,000.

A moderate gas smell comes from driver side rear wheel. Hesitation upon start up. The result is due to a faulty fuel pump that causes a leak through crack lines in the fuel pump. The smell occurs when stationary and on the street which the fuel smell is also apparent inside the cabin.

When using my car seat heat it burned a big hole in my seat and melted my jacket. I'm afraid i can't use my car seat heat any so no fire will happen

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz c240. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact called mercedes-benz of charleston (5 dudley farms lane, charleston, wv) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 144,503.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz c240. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer for diagnostic testing, which located a failure code at the air bag actuator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0011 [1] "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
• C1401 [1] Traction Control Valve RF Circuit Open
• B1058 [1] B1058