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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE53 2024–2026technical service bulletin

Bulletin LI49.10-P-080201 · NHTSA communication 11028531 · issued Feb 3, 2026

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2024–2026
model years
58
vehicle entries

Official summary

Complaint Check engine light illuminate, or previously on One of the below Exhaust Flap fault codes stored in PTCU N127: P13C273 P13C278 P140473 Cause Various Remedy Model year 2024 254 and 167 with engine M254 -Update software of N127 PTCU. New software: 254- A2549022611 167- A2549022811 -Clear fault codes and check operation of the exhaust flap. Models with M256, or models with M254 after SW update -Check exhaust flap for free movement via actuation. -Remove flap actuator and check movement of flap in exhaust pipe. Replace exhaust pipe section if flap is binding. -Replace flap actuator if ab

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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.