NHTSA Recall 05V133000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V133000; Date: Apr. 1, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Mercedes Benz Cls Class; 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; 2005 Mercedes Benz Sl Class
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 204,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 8, 2005
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