2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS Recalls (3)

Campaign:
04V296000 on 06/24/2004
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufactured:
09/30/2001 - 05/30/2004
Affected:
143,387
Defect:
On certain vehicles, the electronic monitoring system of the sensotronic brake control (sbc) is designed to monitor the pressure gradient within the high pressure line of the brake system. if an unacceptable pressure gradient is detected, the system will switch, as it is designed to do, into the hydraulic function mode.
Consequence:
If vehicles are not routinely serviced and have extremely high mileage combined with a high number of brake actuations, or a high brake actuation frequency, the pump motor of the sbc may run out of permissible tolerances, thereby triggering the hydraulic function mode.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the sbc hydraulic unit, replacing it if necessary. the recall began on october 21m 2004. owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2004 050014.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
05V133000 on 04/04/2005
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufactured:
05/31/2001 - 03/30/2005
Affected:
204,000
Defect:
On certain vehicles, the sensotronic brake control (sbc) system may prematurely shift to the hydraulic back-up function mode, due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection, or due to premature failure of the hydraulic pump.
Consequence:
In the hydraulic back-up mode, the driver has braking power sufficient to stop the vehicle, although greater brake pedal pressure is required and the brake pedal travel will be noticeably longer.
Correction:
Dealers will install a bracket and replacement ground wire to the sbc pump unit on all vehicles free of charge. additionally dealers will inspect and replace the sbc pump unit in sl vehicles produced during a limited production period. the recall began on august 8, 2005. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2005070007 and 2005110001. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
08V303000 on 07/08/2008
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
02/28/2003 - 02/27/2008
Affected:
404
Defect:
Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. a software calibration number (scn) coding received on the affected vehicles during a recent workshop visit was incorrect. depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect scn coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions: (1) the fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; (2) a stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; (3) the obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and, (4) the speedometer may be out of tolerance.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.
Correction:
Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008 070001.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2004 MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS TSBs (16)

Bulletin:
424646B
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Sensotronic brake control (sbc) bleeding procedure. various including my2005 m-benz e-class and sl-class included. *tt this bulletin supersedes pb42.46/46 dated june 24, 2004. all models. *tt
Bulletin:
010105
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Voluntary recall campaign sensotronic brake control system. *jb
Bulletin:
276053
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Rough downshifting when accelerating. *tt various models including 2005 mercedes-benz 219 and 220. *tt
Bulletin:
424658
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Activation of the sensotronic brake control (sbc) system with das software 02/05. mercedes-benz models 199, 211, 219, 230 my 2003-2006. *tt
Bulletin:
322527
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Thumping/rumbling noise from front of vehicle. mercedes-benz model 230. model year 2003-2005. *tt
Bulletin:
2005070017
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
The alternator regulator may fail to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits. *tt
Bulletin:
2005100015
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Inspect sbc suction hose, replace if necessary, to improve the brake bleeding process. *tt
Bulletin:
276064
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
331516
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Steering wheel twitch during brake application. various models including mercedes benz 2006 model 230. *tt
Bulletin:
2006020008
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Inspect transmission pilot bushing at electrochydraulic unit and replace if necessary. the transmission pilot bushing may have been installed on the control units with non-tempered sealing rings which may cause a small leak to occur. *t
Bulletin:
2006030011
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
A potential malfunction which could render the secondary air injection pump relay inoperable thereby affecting the proper operation of the secondary air injection pump. *tt
Bulletin:
2006060004
Component:
198000 tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Summary:
The tirefit hose connector may not screw onto the tire valve with an air tight seal. in case of a flat tire, the customer may not be able to inflate the spare tire using tirefit. *tt
Bulletin:
TSB-42-10-109
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
Bulletin:
SB-P-047527
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. the function works again after a short time or distance. when the foot operated parking brake is applied, the parktronic system is deactivated. if the foot operated parking brake is o
Bulletin:
SB-P-047124
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Mercedes: cracking noise from the area of the instrument panel/firewall when cornering, during throttle lift off and on uneven roads. stress at the spot welds on the firewall to the right of the brake booster can result in cracking noises
Bulletin:
SB-090930
Component:
026000 traction control system
Summary:
Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. the sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty

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