NHTSA Recall 08V303000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V303000; Date: Jul. 7, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Mercedes Benz C; 2008 Mercedes Benz C; 2005 Mercedes Benz C Class; 2006 Mercedes Benz C Class; 2008 Mercedes Benz CL; 2004 Mercedes Benz Cl Class; 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK; 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK; 2003 Mercedes Benz Clk Class; 2004 Mercedes Benz Clk Class; 2006 Mercedes Benz Clk Class; 2008 Mercedes Benz CLS; 2007 Mercedes Benz E; 2008 Mercedes Benz E; 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class; 2004 Mercedes Benz E Class; 2005 Mercedes Benz E Class; 2006 Mercedes Benz E Class; 2003 Mercedes Benz G500; 2008 Mercedes Benz M Class; 2006 Mercedes Benz M-class; 2007 Mercedes Benz M-class; 2008 Mercedes Benz R; 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class; 2007 Mercedes Benz R-class; 2007 Mercedes Benz S; 2008 Mercedes Benz S; 2004 Mercedes Benz S Class; 2003 Mercedes Benz Sl Class; 2004 Mercedes Benz Sl Class; 2006 Mercedes Benz Sl Class; 2009 Mercedes Benz Sl Class; 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK; 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK; 2007 Mercedes Benz SLK; 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK; 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 404
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 30, 2008
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