NHTSA Service Bulletin 11013347: 2015-2021 Mercedes-benz Amg C43
Official manufacturer communication context for 2015-2021 Mercedes-benz Amg C43, 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 Wind or airflow noises in the area of the doors Cause Airflow noises or tire noise. The noises entering the interior may be perceived as too loud. Remedy MODEL 205/0/1/2 1. Check door adjustment. Also check the transition from the doors to the A-pillar, see Figure 1, and correct if necessary by adjusting the doors in the y-direction. 2. Check outside mirror cover for parallelism and correct seating, see Figure 2, and adjust if necessary. 3. Check rib on mirror triangle seal for kinks as per arrows, see Figure 3, and replace if necessary. 4. Cut insulation to a length of 30 mm and attach to waistline trim strip at front on left and right according to the circles, see Figure 3 and Figure 4. 5. Perform a test drive. If the noise level is unchanged, continue with step 6. MODEL 205.0/1/2, 253.9 6. Using suitable adhesive tape, cover the joints in the area of the front doors, outside mirrors, windshield and engine hood, see example in Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7. Perform a test drive. 7. If the noise level is unchanged, install front side windows with code 851 (Acoustics package). Note: Document conversion of front side windows in VeDoc in FO Texts field.
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What is NHTSA service bulletin 11013347?
Complaint Wind or airflow noises in the area of the doors Cause Airflow noises or tire noise. The noises entering the interior may be perceived as too loud. Remedy MODEL 205/0/1/2 1. Check door adjustment. Also check the transition from the doors to the A-pillar, see Figure 1, and correct if necessary by adjusting the doors in the y-direction. 2. Check outside mirror cover for parallelism and correct seating, see.
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.
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