Vehicle recall R/2006/183

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Engine may cut out

DVSA recall R/2006/183 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 11 December 2006. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2006/183
Launched: 11 December 2006
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: PO80
Vehicles: 29 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A fuse within an electronic control module may become loose. This can result in the vehicle failing to start. In the most serious case the engine may cut out whilst the vehicle is being driven.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the subject module replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	not recorded	29

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Other recalls for these models

R/2006/046 Engine may revert to limp home mode 19 January 2006, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2008/147 Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected 10 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2008/152 Driving stability may be affected 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL
R/2008/149 Engine could lose power. 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2003/185 Rear seat belts may not engage correctly 9 January 2004, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2010/153 Bonnet could open without warning 18 November 2003, Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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