Vibrations, driver aids and campaigns on the B-Class W247

Engine / equipment

Mercedes B-Class W247 (petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid)

Period mentioned

2018 onwards

Symptoms

A dashboard that vibrates at high revs (often from the cabin filter), boot rattles, failing automatic high beam and traffic-sign recognition; at the roadworthiness test, springs, shock absorbers, track-rod ends and handbrake.

Possible cause described

Recalls: towbar locking bolt (4/2/2018–9/12/2019), high-beam assist (19/7/2018–4/2/2019), driver airbag (2018–2019), turbo oil feed line (2019–2020), low oil in the dual-clutch gearbox (31/1/2018–6/3/2020), eCall (up to 16/8/2024) and the pyro fuse (18/6–18/7/2024).

Check for the garage

Check every campaign by VIN; check suspension and handbrake before the roadworthiness test.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database