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Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 1999–2010technical service bulletin

Bulletin LI91.10-P-048497 · NHTSA communication 10166081 · issued Jul 12, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
1999–2010
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. If the backrest frame is exposed as a result, the actions must always be performed in order to avoid follow-up repairs.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.