Mercedes-benz S-class

• Recall R/2006/046 [UK]: Engine may revert to limp home mode
  The differential pressure sensor for the diesel particulate filter can fail due to contamination of the protective gel layer by exhaust gases. This will result in the car reverting to limp home mode (restricted engine speed).
  replace the differential pressure sensor with the latest modified type.

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• Recall R/2008/152 [UK]: Driving stability may be affected
  It has been identified that during production or a repair faulty active body control (abc) acceleration sensors may have been fitted. This has the potential to cause vibrations at the front axle thus influencing the driving stability and operational safety.
  recalled vehicles will have the abc acceleration sensor checked and replaced as necessary.

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• Recall R/2009/011 [UK]: Steering could be impaired
  It has been established that the service life of the abc (active body control) suspension lower ball joint on the front suspension struts does not meet mercedes-benz strict quality requirements. In cases of extreme loads the joint could fail which could possibly result in the vehicle losing directional control. Reports of this issue have only occur on very high mileages vehicle which have had been subject to use in rough conditions.
  recall all affected vehicles to check the ball joint on the front suspension struts and replace the ball joints where necessary.

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• Recall R/2010/205 [UK]: Fuel may leak
  Fuel may leak from the fuel filter housing onto the road surface and thereby make the road slippery for road users.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter housing if it is leaking.

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• Recall R/2011/151 [UK]: Front seat belt height adjusters may fail
  The treaded connection of the front belt height adjuster may not correspond to the high quality required of mercedes benz under heavy loads.
  replace the front height adjusters including the threaded connection.

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• Recall R/2013/031 [UK]: Fuel may leak
  The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter.

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• Recall R/2013/139 [UK]: Seat belts have not been installed correctly
  In rare individual cases the connections of the belts to the front seats may not be installed correctly. As a result on a small batch of vehicles it cannot be completely ruled out that the restraint effect could be impaired with extremely high loads.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the belt end fitting.

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