2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Technical Service Bulletins

132 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350. 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.

• 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.
• 10036933Oct 1, 2009Exterior lighting. Xentry (mercedes benz): replacing exterior light bulbs. Exterior lights. Li did not match dtb from which it was created. (main remedy for repair was missing.)
• 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.
• 10016670May 1, 2009Fuel system. Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or instrument cluster. *tt updated 2/23/09. *pe updated 9/18/09. Model years unknown.
• 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.
• 10020460Dec 4, 2008Steering. Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09.
• 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.
• 10022893Apr 24, 2008Engine cooling. Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. Equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj updated 8/28/08.
• 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.

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