NHTSA Recall 08V122000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V122000; Date: Mar. 19, 2008
The presence of this moisture in combination with the thermal stress during the "reflow soldering" may damage the transistors and prevent them from properly functioning which will increase the risk of crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Mercedes Benz CL; 2008 Mercedes Benz S
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 3,283
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz is recalling 3,283 my 2008 s-class and cl-class passenger vehicles. A malfunction may occur on the signal acquisition and actuation module-front (sam-f) transistors. The sam-f is a double transistor that helps control vehicle functions and the lighting of the center console. Incorrect storage of the transistors led the transistors to be exposed to excess humidity.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace all potentially affected sam free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2008. Owner may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008030005. 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: May 2, 2008
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