NHTSA Service Bulletin 10241534: 2019-2022 Mercedes-benz A 220
Official manufacturer communication context for 2019-2022 Mercedes-benz A 220, 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.
In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is extending the warranty coverage on the exhaust valve system in certain Model Year (MY) vehicles listed below from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 15 years/150,000 miles (whichever occurs first). This extended warranty applies to the condition described below that may necessitate the repair or replacement of components related to the exhaust valve assembly (e.g. exhaust valve, cylinder head). The valve guide and/or seat ring may wear over time due to increased lateral forces during operation. This could potentially cause combustion misfire for cylinder 1 through 4, resulting in an activation of the check engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). Please be advised that all repairs being claimed under this extended warranty must have a Quick Test uploaded with the following fault code information, and may be audited. P030085 Combustion misfire has been detected P030x85 Cylinder x misfire detected. (x = the affected cylinder) P1CEF85 - Injector injection quantity adjustment for cylinder balancing has almost reached the upper limit value at atleast one cylinder. P1CE577 - Injector injection quantity adjustment for uniform mixture formation has detected an excessively lean mixture at atleast one cylinder. All repairs found to be functioning properly or without proper documentation will be returned and the claim debited in full. Only the following damage codes and parts may be claimed for the aforementioned repairs: Damage Codes: 01201 Cylinder Head 05202 Exhaust Valve 01205 Valve seat ring exhaust valve 01206 Valve Guide Exhaust Valve
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Buyer checklist
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Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10241534?
In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is extending the warranty coverage on the exhaust valve system in certain Model Year (MY) vehicles listed below from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 15 years/150,000 miles (whichever occurs first). This extended.
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?
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