2001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Recalls

“Battery drain, seems to come from defect in seat controller module. See 19 pages of forum: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w203-c-class/1196568-mercedes-c320-battery-drain-11.html mercedes c240 2001, but many other models and years affected. *tr”

“2001 mercedes c240. My wife was driving under normal conditions and the accelerator failed. The engine would go full throttle when in gear. She had to call a tow truck to have it towed to mechanic. He found the car computer had said the electronic accelerator was bad. A new accelerator was put in…”

“Mercedez benz c 240 year 2001 has many defects that required several thousands of dollars . The dealership and the manufacturer did not provide any help.*cw”

“April nov 2004, I purchased a 2001 c240 mercedes from princeton mercedes in new jersey. One month after driving the car slowed down as if it would not accelerated. I had to take it back in for repair. They told they could not find a problem. However 4/19/08 I experienced the same problem of…”

“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz c240. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the failure was due to a crankshaft center and thermostat issue. The crankshaft center caused the vehicle to overheat and it would not start…”

“Stalling in traffic caused by failure of crankshaft position sensor. *tr”

“The air conditioning system failed in the c-240, 2006. I called for an appointment for diagnosis, and was given a date that put the car just out of extended warranty coverage. I discovered this after the fact. I had assumed that the air conditioner just needed charging again, and would not be…”

“Steering wheel loose and making noise when turning right or left, dealer found power steering pump leaking and was replaced. Next day engine light on,abs system fails, esp elec,stability,program fails, bas brake assist system fails, the car does not change gear and would not pick up speed…”