Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2006/183: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 29
- vehicles in the UK
- PO80
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles. A fuse within an electronic control module may become loose. The dealer will replace the subject module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fuse within an electronic control module may become loose. This can result in the vehicle failing to start. In the worst case the engine may cut out whilst the vehicle is being driven.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: A fuse within an electronic control module may become loose. This can result in the vehicle failing to start. In the worst case the engine may cut out whilst the vehicle is being driven. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject module replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the vehicle failing to start.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject module.
Are You Affected?
C Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 29 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code PO80 or the DVSA reference R/2006/183. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| C Class, CLS, E Class, GLCMisfire detection M264 | Low | R/2024/474 | |
| C ClassBolting connection Pre-Fuse box | Low | R/2024/281 | |
| C ClassScrew connections of 12 V and 48 V ground points | Urgent | R/2024/299 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2006/141 on 11 Dec 2006, for instrument cluster may not illuminate. The one launched after it was R/2006/142 on 15 Dec 2006, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2006 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/183, launched 11 December 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.