NHTSA Service Bulletin 10213051: 2017-2022 Mercedes-benz Amg E43
Official manufacturer communication context for 2017-2022 Mercedes-benz Amg E43, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Complaint ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist and ESP trailer stabilization are unavailable. Also the adaptive brake lights, Adaptive Brake Assist and/or ATTENTION ASSIST may be unavailable. The brake system continues to operate with normal effectiveness. The support functions listed may be unavailable, but are available again after an ignition off/on cycle. One or more of the faults listed under 'Control unit/fault code' for the accelerator pedal (B37) is logged in the PTCU control unit (N127). Consequential faults may have been logged in the ESP control unit. Cause The fault entry may have been caused by resistance at contacts. Remedy The remedy refers only to the model series listed and is not compatible with other published TIPS documents for other model series. If all the test steps stored in XENTRY Diagnosis have been performed and no component faults were found, the following work must be carried out: - Replace the connector/ feed line to the accelerator pedal sensor (B37) using the wiring harness repair kit (see parts table). Please ensure that the twisted lines are untwisted as little as possible. Please do not replace any other components (e.g. accelerator pedal sensor).
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
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10213051?
Complaint ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist and ESP trailer stabilization are unavailable. Also the adaptive brake lights, Adaptive Brake Assist and/or ATTENTION ASSIST may be unavailable. The brake system continues to operate with normal effectiveness. The support functions listed may be unavailable, but are available again after an ignition off/on cycle. One or more of the faults listed under.
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.
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