NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10167552: 2008-2017 Mercedes Benz Amg C63

Official manufacturer communication context for 2008-2017 Mercedes Benz Amg C63, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10167552 summary graphic for 2008-2017 Mercedes Benz Amg C63
10167552NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
33affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Engine does not start, or various fault messages in instrument cluster immediately after engine start and servo assistance is reduced. The following display messages may appear: - Red message "Power Steering Malfunction - See Operator's Manual" including acoustic warning - Red or yellow message "ESP / ABS Currently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual", sometimes with acoustic warning - White message about tire pressure monitor or run flat indicator: "Tire Pressure Loss Warning Defective" or "Tire Pressure Monitor Defective" In addition, the indicator lamps of the following systems may light up: - Brakes / ABS / ESP / ESP Off / engine diagnosis Furthermore: - The chassis CAN is partially or completely disrupted - Several control units (e.g. the electric power steering, ESP, engine etc.) cannot be interrogated or are not listed in the quick test - Various CAN communication errors from other control units may be logged (see list "Control unit / Fault code")

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Mercedes BenzC1802013, 2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzC1902014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzC3002008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzC3502008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzC36 Amg2008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzC43 Amg2008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzC632008-2010Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzC63 Amg2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzE2012Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzE3202009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzE5002009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzE552009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzE5502009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg C632010-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E432017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E632009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E63s2013-2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC2502012-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10167552?

Engine does not start, or various fault messages in instrument cluster immediately after engine start and servo assistance is reduced. The following display messages may appear: - Red message "Power Steering Malfunction - See Operator's Manual" including acoustic warning - Red or yellow message "ESP / ABS Currently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual", sometimes with acoustic warning - White message about tire.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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