2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Technical Service Bulletins

121 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10034566Nov 1, 2009Electrical system. Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. This action applies to new vehicle inventory only.
• 10032708Sep 29, 2009Seat belts. 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 incompatible with the vehicle wiring harness as a result. Year of manufacture 09/01.
• 10032726Sep 3, 2009Seat belts. 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 (a76) or right front reversible emergency tensioning retractor control unit (a76/1) cannot be started up.
• 10032648Jul 7, 2009Suspension. 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 knuckle or through corresponding gaps between the anchor plate and steering knuckle.
• 10030671Mar 18, 2009Tires. 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 the front and rear axle may not be enough for the wheel assignments to be accurately made. No model years listed.
• 10030665Mar 1, 2009Equipment, Other or unknown. Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an instrument cluster message of no service and tele aid inoperable will be seen.
• 10028584Feb 3, 2009Exterior lighting. Mercedes vehicle: headlamp is nonfunctional with at least one of the fault codes and/or there is moisture in headlamp unit, may be inadequate bonding of lens which may cause moisture to collect at lowest point of head lamp and may enter the xalwa control unit.
• 10028606Jan 16, 2009Steering. Mercedes vehicle: vehicles fluid leaking from power steering system, may be due to damaged low pressure power steering hose installed. Leak might develop in area of connection between low pressure power steering hose and power steering oil cooler.
• 10028624Jan 13, 2009Brakes. 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.
• 10028647Dec 11, 2008Electrical system, Steering. Mercedes: esp indicator light illuminates in the instrument cluster. This may be due to a malfunctioning steering column module (scm). Model 204. Model years 2008.
• 10028648Dec 1, 2008Body and structure. Mercedes: a crack may occur at an underbody cross brace support(s) due to irregularities in the forming process. Model 204. Model year 2008.
• 10025842Jul 28, 2008Suspension. Mercedes benz: model 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) slk class; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) c class; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) e class. Vehicles produced between 2/21/08 and 4/3/08 with differential serial number 1824214 to 1865328. Clunking noise during load change at rear axle differential.
• 10025827Jul 11, 2008Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Mercedes benz: model 204.054, 056, 081; vehicle does not start, no communication with star diagnosis, power outlets not functioning.
• 10026022May 27, 2008Exterior lighting. Mercedes-benz: headlamp non-functional, possible moisture penetration.
• 10026021May 22, 2008Electrical system. Mercedes-benz: vehicle does not start, no communication with star diagnosis.
• 10024884Apr 28, 2008Suspension. Mercedes benz model c300, c350 - thumping/knocking noise form the area of the rear axle over bumps.
• 10024635Mar 1, 2008Electrical system. Model c300 & c350, model year 2008 - replace electronic ignition switch.
• 10025443Feb 14, 2008Fuel system, Exterior lighting. Fuel gauge reads empty, turn signal lamps pulse quicker, central locking inoperative using key, no communication with rear sam.
• 10025444Feb 1, 2008Electrical system. Srs light illuminated/dtc 9cfe on model 204 (c300, c350).
• 10023858Dec 1, 2007Suspension. Model c300, c350, model year 2008 - check cross member at rear axle carrier.
• 10023778Oct 1, 2007Body and structure. Model c300 4matic, my 2008 --removal of struts between front subframe and frame rail.

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