2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Technical Service Bulletins

120 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 10044603Apr 18, 2012Exterior lighting. Xentry (mercedes): the signal light for right rear turn is inoperative. Fault message displayed.
• 10044201Apr 5, 2012Engine cooling, Electrical system. Xentry: mercedes benz: vehicle does not perform automatic engine stop although the eco function was activated via the eco button. No model years given. Also included model 169 and f cell.
• 10044168Mar 15, 2012Tires. Xentry: display message 'tire pressure monitor inoperative' the signal level difference between front and rear axles is marginal. Therefore no permanent assignment can be made. No model years given.
• 10044181Mar 12, 2012Steering. Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172.
• 10039256May 31, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston.
• 10039257May 26, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: the engine warning light is on with stored trouble codes. Idle speed limits were set too narrow.
• 10038977Apr 4, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged.
• 10037916Jan 5, 2011Engine cooling. Mercedes-benz: warning light is on with a stored engine code, because of a software problem.
• 10037967Dec 13, 2010Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Electrical system. Mercedez-benz: auto lights inoperative mesage is displayed. This is a software problem.
• 10037988Dec 8, 2010Body and structure. Mercedes-benz: on rough roads there is a knocking noise in the liftgate area. The stop buffers are too hard and are creating the noise during vibration.
• 10037408Nov 19, 2010Suspension. Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
• 10036765Oct 1, 2010Fuel system, Other or unknown, Equipment. Mercedes: check fuel information label. It has been determined that the fuel information label on the fuel filler flap may be missing.
• 10034306Jun 11, 2010Air bags. Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. With modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset three times. Earlier models would have to have their airbag control unit and triggered restrain…
• 10033072Dec 17, 2009Exterior lighting. Xentry: exterior lights constantly on. Possible components: low beams; front fog lamp; high beams; washer fluid pump and the headlamp cleaning system are also potentially affected. Hardware fault in driver side sam. Model 204. No model years listed.
• 10033073Dec 3, 2009Steering. Xentry: steering leaky at internal oil lines. Connector of internal oil line or sealing washers/o-rings damaged. Not necessary to replace the entire steering system. Remove steering; replace both internal oil lines; install steering. Models 204 (except 4matic) and all model 207. No model years listed.
• 10033076Dec 1, 2009Body and structure. Mercedes benz: adjust rear lift gate stops. Its been determined that the rear lift gate stops may not be adjusted to specification. If stops are not adjusted properly, the rear lift gate may contact the body when driving on uneven roads. Dealers will adjust the rear lift gate stops at the next workshop visit. Model 204.9, model year 2010.
• 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.

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