Service bulletin LI46.80-P-080054
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 11026595 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2025-12-12 |
| Manufacturer's number | LI46.80-P-080054 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2025-12-06 |
| NHTSA component | SUSPENSION |
NHTSA's summary
Complaint An instrument cluster message "Rear axle steering fault, stop immediately" is very briefly illuminated in the instrument cluster upon vehicle start-up, prior to driving. No fault codes stored in the rear axle steering control unit N68/4. Cause Asynchronous start-up of control units in the vehicle. Remedy The message clears once the head unit receives the rear axle steering signal. Perform a software update to A26/17 control unit - MBUX multimedia system + instrument cluster (head unit) CIVIC206; the software version must be at least 333.8. NOTE: To verify the head unit is on the correct software version: • Navigate to A26/17 (Head Unit) Control Unit Log. • Locate "Control Unit Specific Data" near the bottom. • Verify "E-Stand" number is at least 333.8.
The document
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Components
Suspension
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLE53 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLE53 4MATIC+ CABRIOLET | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E 53 4MATIC+ WAGON | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53E | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 | 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 4MATIC | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 S E | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 | 2024 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 4MATIC | 2024, 2025 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 4MATIC CABRIOLET | 2024, 2025 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 | 2024 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 4MATIC | 2024, 2025 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET | 2024, 2025 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 4MATIC | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 | 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC ALL-TERRAIN | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 | 2023 to 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC | 2023 to 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE | 2024 to 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 COUPE | 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300E | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 4MATIC | 2025 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| PSL-NCU Return Parts 8/14 | 2026-08-26. Other. Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no later than Thursday, September 3rd, 2026. After September 3rd, returns of these parts will no longer be accepted. These parts should be returned via ZSR Special Return, using item category SCM Authorized Part Return. Please include a copy of this NCU as your authorization to return these parts. This procedure will not affect your return allowance. All returned parts will be replaced in accordance with the chart provided below. |
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| LI33.20-P-078406 | 2026-07-14. Service bulletin. Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comparison. MUST match noise for proper diagnosis. NOTE: Steering functionality is not affected. Cause Contact area between wheel bearing and steering knuckle. See also: LI35.30-P-058566 (Throttle Lift-Off Noise - Rear) LI33.30-P-056665 (Throttle Lift-Off Noise - Front) LI40.10-P-059248 (Wheel cracking noise when cornering) Remedy 1. Perform Operation A and evaluate by testing vehicle. 2. If noise is still present after re-testing: • If 192/232 chassis, verify FIN is in the listed range below in "Operation B" and perform. • If not 192/232 chassis or vehicle is a 192/232 not in the listed FIN range, additional verifications of where the noise is coming from are needed. Use multiple channel NVH method to narrow down location. Verify the LI's listed above were completed or if there are other similar noises associated with the chassis (Example: 192/232 also has under panel noises and an associated LI). Operation A: 1. Clean contact surfaces of wheel bearing and steering knuckle with brake cleaner as seen in the attached pictures. NOTE: The front area of the wheel bearing and the seals must not come into contact with the cleaner, otherwise, the sealing rings will be damaged. 2. Clean threads of wheel bearing mounting. 3. Thinly coat contact surfaces of wheel bearing, steering knuckle, and axle mating face with Molykote (annular joint grease). See the attached steering knuckle and wheel hub pictures for reference. NOTE: Axle mating face greasing is also covered in LI35.30-P-058566 and LI33.30-P-056665. Operation B (Only applies to 192 and 232 in listed FIN range): Only affects vehicles up to FIN end number: • Model series 192: xxx xxx xx 002 876 • Model series 232: xxx xxx xx 022 312 1. Replace steering knuckle. 2. Wheel bearings do not need to be replaced. |
| LI33.20-P-078406 | 2026-07-08. Service bulletin. Complaint Creaking noise, in irregular sequence when driving slowly in combination with slight steering movements and/or Creaking/crackling noises from the area of the wheel bearing on the front axle when cornering/ maneuvering. Sound file attached for comparison. MUST match noise for proper diagnosis. NOTE: Steering functionality is not affected. Cause Contact area between wheel bearing and steering knuckle. See also: LI35.30-P-058566 (Throttle Lift-Off Noise - Rear) LI33.30-P-056665 (Throttle Lift-Off Noise - Front) LI40.10-P-059248 (Wheel cracking noise when cornering) Remedy 1. Perform Operation A and evaluate by testing vehicle. 2. If noise is still present after re-testing: • If 192/232 chassis, verify FIN is in the listed range below in "Operation B" and perform. • If not 192/232 chassis or vehicle is a 192/232 not in the listed FIN range, additional verifications of where the noise is coming from are needed. Use multiple channel NVH method to narrow down location. Verify the LI's listed above were completed or if there are other similar noises associated with the chassis (Example: 192/232 also has under panel noises and an associated LI). Operation A: 1. Clean contact surfaces of wheel bearing and steering knuckle with brake cleaner (see areas marked blue in pictures "2.jpg" and "3.jpg"). NOTE: The front area of the wheel bearing and the seals must not come into contact with the cleaner, otherwise, the sealing rings will be damaged. 2. Clean threads of wheel bearing mounting. 3. Thinly coat contact surfaces of wheel bearing, steering knuckle, and axle mating face with Molykote (annular joint grease) (see areas marked blue in pictures "2.jpg" and "3.jpg"). NOTE: Axle mating face greasing is also covered in LI35.30-P-058566 and LI33.30-P-056665. Operation B (Only applies to 192 and 232 in listed FIN range): Only affects vehicles up to FIN end number: • Model series 192: xxx xxx xx 002 876 • Model series 232: xxx xxx xx 022 312 1. Replace steering knuckle. 2. Wheel bearings do not need to be replaced. |
| LI32.25-P-079706 | 2026-01-31. Service bulletin. Complaint: Clattering noise from area of hood with steel suspension. Cause: Missing helical spring shim (blue part as shown in attached picture "Helical Spring Shim"). Remedy: Check whether the blue helical spring shim is installed. If NOT present: Install the spring shim. Replacement part is black. If present: Replace the blue shim with the aftersales part black shim. If noise is still not remedied after replacing shims, provide sound/video file to the Body, Chassis and Entertainment inbox. |
| LI32.25-P-079707 | 2025-10-27. Service bulletin. Complaint Wheezing noises/squeaking noises from the front shock absorbers when passing over surface undulations and rough road. Noise MUST match those heard in the attached videos. Cause • Wheezing noises: Flow noises of the damper oil • Squeaking noises: From the mechanical rubber valve in the dividing piston Remedy In case of complaints, the front shock absorbers must be replaced with parts past clean point. • Part clean point is on or after April 2024. • When receiving new parts, check manufacture date (example shown below). • If parts were produced prior to the clean point date, do not install, return. If shocks have been replaced and noise persists, please open a TIPS case to the Body, Chassis, Entertainment inbox. |
| LI46.10-P-079374 | 2025-08-21. Service bulletin. Complaint Customer concern for ESP/Brake or Steering yellow instrument cluster message AND C220564 in the N80 Steering Column Control Module (Valeo Parts only). To check which supplier steering column module is present in the vehicle, see attachment "Supplier Identification". Cause Triggered due to communication related software timing. Remedy New software A2239026336. Update N80 (Steering Column Module) to target software A2239026336 and perform ignition cycle. Note: If the DTC is present after software update and ignition cycle, please create a TIPS case |
| LI46.35-P-076566 | 2025-03-14. Service bulletin. Complaint A squeaking noise comes from the electric power steering; see video with example. Cause Toothed rack in the area of the screw drive of the electric power steering needs additional grease. Remedy 1. Lift the vehicle and remove the center engine compartment lining; for basic data, see WIS AR61.20-P-1105S 2. Loosen the bellows of the electric power steering on the right of the steering gear and slide outward on the tie rod – the tie rods do not need to be removed! For basic data, see WIS AR46.40-P-9998S 3. Turn the wheels fully to the right. The screw drive of the rack-and-pinion steering becomes visible. See picture 1 of screw drive 4. Clean the screw drive with a clean cloth and remove the existing grease. See picture 2 of cleaned screw drive 5. Prepare a clean brush for greasing the screw drive and, if necessary, mask off the metal sleeve of the brush or similar components to avoid damage to the steering housing or to the screw drive of the toothed rack. See picture 3 with example brush 6. Apply a sufficient amount of long-life grease (A001 989 84 51 09) to the screw drive of the toothed rack with the brush, making sure that this is applied evenly all around; see picture 4 of greased screw drive 7. Reinstall the steering bellows, making sure to replace the inner clamp! Important: The contact surfaces of the bellows and the rack-and-pinion steering should be coated with a thin layer of Renolit (Renolit CX-FO 20, A094 989 38 00 11). For basic data, see WIS AR46.40-P-9998S 8. Move the rack-and-pinion steering several times from one steering limitation to the other to ensure that the grease is evenly distributed in the housing. 9. Assemble in the reverse order. |
| LI82.90-P-078381 | 2024-09-24. Service bulletin. Complaint Display dark (total or partial) of one or more ASCM (AMG) steering wheel button displays - see attachment. Note: There is no loss of vehicle functionality due to this complaint. Cause Software can cause a partial display on the ASCM. Remedy Please perform the following steps in the event of a total or partial display of the ASCM displays: 1. Perform a hard reset (disconnect power supply) of control unit A74/2 (ASCM) for 2 minutes. 2. Perform a software update of the A74/2 (ASCM), N145 (DRVU) and A26/17 (HU). 3. Reset the user profile via the head unit settings menu. (Full factory reset) |