2003 Mercedes Benz 209
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10034306Mercedes: 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 components changed only after an accident. No models or model years listed.
- 10019990Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir.
- 10005702Engine control unit software update. (Model 203 model year 2002 and later, model 170 (slk320 only) model year 2002 and later, model 230).
- 10003032Engine control unit software update.
- 10002965Engine ticking (piston slap like sound) noise when accelerating between 1200 and 3000 rpm.
- 10001619Clock in instrument cluster inaccurate.
- 10001617Engine control unit software update. Various models including the model 230.
- 10001395Engine control unit software update.
- 10001393Failure codes c1140 and/or c1145 in the electronic stability program (esp). This bulletin replaces previous version dated 03/25/03.
- 10001147Subject regarding engine control unit software upgrade. (Mercedes benz slk320, 2002 & 2003, mercedes benz 230, 2003)