NHTSA Recall 04V296000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V296000; Date: Jun. 22, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Mercedes Benz E Class; 2004 Mercedes Benz E Class; 2005 Mercedes Benz E Class; 2003 Mercedes Benz Sl Class; 2004 Mercedes Benz Sl Class
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 143,387
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 2004
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