NHTSA Service Bulletin 11027678: 2015-2025 Mercedes-benz Amg C63
Official manufacturer communication context for 2015-2025 Mercedes-benz Amg C63, 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 Customer states check engine light on in the dash. Vehicle has one or more DTC's Present P164B00, P164B09, P2B4400, P005A07, P005C07, P005A09, P005C09, P003C07, P2B5007, P003C09, P2B5009, P34C200, P34C109, P34C800, P34BE00, P34BD09 Cause Software and Hardware Remedy 1. Check for available Software updates for the Engine Control Unit ME N3/10. Perform update if available. 2. Check part numbers on ALL CAMTRONIC actuators to ensure latest part numbers are installed. 3. A177 982 03 03 and A177 982 17 00 should be replaced by A177 982 19 00 4. A177 982 02 03 and A177 982 16 00 should be replaced by A177 982 18 00 5. Remove engine cover and check for heat damage on the engine cover and wiring harness in the area above the engine compartment bulkhead and near the windshield. 6. In the event of wiring harness damage please open a TIPS case with photos of the harness and include a Lambda Line Graph Test for evaluation.
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 11027678?
Complaint Customer states check engine light on in the dash. Vehicle has one or more DTC's Present P164B00, P164B09, P2B4400, P005A07, P005C07, P005A09, P005C09, P003C07, P2B5007, P003C09, P2B5009, P34C200, P34C109, P34C800, P34BE00, P34BD09 Cause Software and Hardware Remedy 1. Check for available Software updates for the Engine Control Unit ME N3/10. Perform update if available. 2. Check part numbers on ALL.
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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