NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11026978: 2023-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg Cle53

Official manufacturer communication context for 2023-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg Cle53, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11026978 summary graphic for 2023-2026 Mercedes-benz Amg Cle53
11026978NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
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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

Complaint After updating the CIVIC206 control unit (A26/17), the front Parktronic beep is now only faintly audible and noticeably quieter than the rear beep when reversing. Cause SCN coding in CIVIC206 control unit A26/17 Remedy SCN code control unit A26/17 head unit.

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-benzAmg Cle532024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Cle53 4matic2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Cle53 4matic Cabriolet2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E53e2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 3002023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 300 4matic2024-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 300 4matic Cabriolet2024-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 4502023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 450 4matic2024-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzCle 450 4matic Cabriolet2024-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 3502024-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 350 4matic2024-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 4502024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 450 4matic2024-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE 450 4matic All-terrain2024-2026Ask 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 11026978?

Complaint After updating the CIVIC206 control unit (A26/17), the front Parktronic beep is now only faintly audible and noticeably quieter than the rear beep when reversing. Cause SCN coding in CIVIC206 control unit A26/17 Remedy SCN code control unit A26/17 head unit.

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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