Sunroof Recall

[ss201]

From my original post, two years ago.......

I am just a tad suspicious of M-B's motives as there was not one word mentioned about the condition of the sunroof - which is precisely why the car was there in the first place.

 

[Skd884]

Does it affect the 202 c43?

 

[BLACKSILVER]

I have a w205 does this recall cover cover this model.

 

[bolidemichael]

I went in and it was a waste of time. They just checked the 'code' on the sunroof, just as Sandown Guildford did a couple of years back. I reckon they mishandled the data and couldn't cross reference the VIN against the liability.

 

[Petrol Pete]

Does it affect the 202 c43?

750000 cars worldwide. My 2006 S203 is one of them . I got the letter and im about the 5th owner of my car. Call MB and give them your VIN.

 

[123sean]

i had a letter last year went in no issue but have another letter this year ........ new recall or old incompetent one ......????

 

[Wearsthefoxhat]

I took mine in last week for the new recall. Apparently it was a mix up of sorts but they needed to check or re check the sunroofs. Took the opportunity and to collect some parts and was sent a video of my car too.. the tyres are all okay and they got no further business out a me..

 

[ss201]

Received my third letter last week regarding this issue. I'm amazed (or am I?) that Mercedes would still be trying to entice me back to a dealership yet again. After the farago of the first visit, I'm sticking with my trusted indie.

 

[123sean]

hi was only querying as came up on my mot this year and someone mentioned in passing may affect insurance or a claim

 

[Petrol Pete]

Second letter for me , still not had it done . Main reason is I can't seem to find out exactly what and how they check it . I have heard (not fact) that it , in most cases, just a visual , but every so often they have to test by sticking sucker cups on the the sunroof glass and pulling it up at a pre determined force in an attempt to dis lodge it.

Anyone know the truth ? It did effect three quarter of a million cars so someone must know !

 

[Teego]

They use a heavy duty test rig.

 

[Petrol Pete]

Thats my guess too , but I hear they do not do it every car . Bit of a risk on an old car like mine . What happens if the rig dislodges the sunroof ? I would hope that they would replace it FOC .

But can MB UK be trusted to do this ? I would like to think so if they are serious about the safety reca, but the deafening silence from them on rotted out rear subframes makes me think a little...

 

[Fastcar155]

Thats my guess too , but I hear they do not do it every car . Bit of a risk on an old car like mine . What happens if the rig dislodges the sunroof ? I would hope that they would replace it FOC .

But can MB UK be trusted to do this ? I would like to think so if they are serious about the safety reca, but the deafening silence from them on rotted out rear subframes makes me think a little...

Hi , Mercedes and safety should be in the joke section

 

[Petrol Pete]

Hi , Mercedes and safety should be in the joke section

Mmmm, Not sure that I am going to agree with you there. After Trains, aircraft and Jensen, Mercedes Benz pretty much made ABS brakes the norm in the mid 1980's.

 

[Fastcar155]

Hi , maybe in correct wording , when Mercedes design a new car / upgrade no doubt the engineers product a good product to be built by the company.

It's a shame that Mercedes UK don't follow Mercedes USA example on safety critical issues and stand by the product after the warranty has expired.

Just a thought