NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10246281: 2014-2023 Mercedes Benz C 300

Official manufacturer communication context for 2014-2023 Mercedes Benz C 300, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10246281 summary graphic for 2014-2023 Mercedes Benz C 300
10246281NHTSA document ID
Warranty program / extensioncommunication type
17affected 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

Fault code P06DA00 is found current or stored in engine control unit. Check engine light may be activated. Various causes Up to Model year 2018 Fault code P06DA00 can be disregarded if not activating the check engine light, unless otherwise specified in the guided test. The vehicle continues to operate as designed. Further causes should be investigated if complaint of check engine light is received. If fault code P06DA00 is activating the check engine light, update software of the ME control unit. No further repairs needed if the code no longer activates check engine light after 2 drive cycles. Model year 2019 and later Fault code P06DA00 will activate check engine light as of model year 2019. No driveability concerns will be observed, only illumination of the CEL. This fault code indicates high resistance or open in the circuit to Y130 oil pump control valve. Perform guided test for component Y130 under list of tests in ME. Diagnose location of high resistance or open in Y130 circuit and repair as necessary. Warranty claims submitted without supporting guided test results may be subject to debit.

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 BenzC 300 4matic2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC 3002018-2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC 350 E2018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC3002015-2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC350e2016, 2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCla 2502018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCla2502014-2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 3002018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 3502020-2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE3002017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE3502017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGla 2502014-2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlc 350 E2018, 2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGlc350e2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzGle 350 E2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzSlc 3002018-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzSlc3002016, 2017Ask 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 10246281?

Fault code P06DA00 is found current or stored in engine control unit. Check engine light may be activated. Various causes Up to Model year 2018 Fault code P06DA00 can be disregarded if not activating the check engine light, unless otherwise specified in the guided test. The vehicle continues to operate as designed. Further causes should be investigated if complaint of check engine light is received. If fault code.

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

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