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Mercedes-Benz C 300 2022–2025technical service bulletin

Bulletin LI07.70-P-078547 · NHTSA communication 11013292 · issued Jan 9, 2025

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2022–2025
model years
9
vehicle entries

Official summary

Complaint Engine idle fluctuates or stumbles at approximately 7 second interval. No relevant fault codes are stored. Cause Torque signal mismatch between MRG and PTCU control units. Only effects version 20B of PTCU. Remedy Software solution in development and LI will be updated once an ETA is available. Replacing parts will not resolve this symptom. Vehicle can be released to owner if there are no other symptoms present. The idle fluctuation typically resolves after several trips and will not cause other drivability symptoms or damage to the vehicle. Create an informational TIPS case and submi

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.