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Mercedes-Benz C 250 D 2018–2019technical service bulletin

Bulletin Launch NCU 20200 · NHTSA communication 10189400 · issued Feb 11, 2021

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2018–2019
model years
18
vehicle entries

Official summary

Mercedes-Benz AG (?MBAG?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year 2018-2019 C and E-Class vehicles (205/238 platforms), an incorrect activated carbon filter might have been installed. In this case, the vehicle may not meet emission and certification requirements. MBUSA will conduct a voluntary Emission Recall Campaign in which an authorized Mercedes- Benz dealer will check the activated carbon filter, and replace it, if necessary.

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.