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November 5, 2025 Service bulletin

Complaint A harsh 5-4 downshift can be felt during deceleration while braking or coasting

Mercedes-Benz technical service bulletin LI27.60-P-079968 for 2022-2025 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2024-2025 Mercedes-Benz E350 and 2023-2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and others.

Bulletin number
LI27.60-P-079968
Component
Power train
Summary
Complaint A harsh 5-4 downshift can be felt during deceleration while braking or coasting. It may be mistaken for a hard brake engagement Cause Poor learning of brake B06 adaptation values over time. Remedy Short-term remedy: 1. Perform IPR and follow the instructions. 2. Perform resetting of deceleration values (VGS > Special Procedures > Special procedure > Resetting learned values Deceleration mode) 3. Perform standard adaptation 4. Reevaluate the concern and release vehicle if no longer present Note: ALL steps (resetting learned values and standard adaptation) must be completed to fully resolve the complaint. Long-term measure: Aftersales software is currently in development.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 51 complaints in the transmission category.

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